#Knightlanta Update - Dec. 28
On Jan. 1 the UCF football team will play Auburn in the 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On Wednesday, the Knights began final game prep with practice in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Head Coach Scott Frost and a few of the Knights then met with the media, before enjoying some free time in Atlanta. The team ended the evening at Andretti Indoor Karting, where the Knight won the first Battle for Bowl Week competition against Auburn.
#UCFast on the Track
On the Schedule - Thursday, Dec. 28
- Practice: 11:45 a.m.
- Player Media Availability: 2 p.m.
- Dinner: 5 p.m.
- Basketball Challenge: 8 p.m.
- Players Barbershop: 8-11 p.m.
Media Information
In the News
Orlando Sentinel - UCF departs for Atlanta focused on returning home with a Win
UCFKnights.com - Shaquem Griffin Wins Senior CLASS Award
Orlando Sentinel - Shaquem Griffin Inspires Family of Young Auburn Fan
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Griffin Inspires Auburn Family
Magical Moment
Following media availability on Wednesday, Shaquem Griffin was able to meet with Jordan Davis and his family. Jordan, a twin like Shaquem, also had amniotic band syndrome. Check out the moment Shaquem and the Davis family met in the video below.
Practice 2 in the Books
The Knights got back to work on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for practice number two in #Knightlanta. After nearly two hours of work, the players hit the cold tub once again to recover, before meeting with the media back at the team hotel.
Yep, Marlon snagged this ?? pic.twitter.com/XiBKmv2EPt
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 28, 2017
"Can I get out please??" ?? pic.twitter.com/08VqXsvhGQ
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 28, 2017
#Knightlanta Report
After each day leading up to Monday's game, our own Sami Kincaid will update fans on what the Knights are up to in Atlanta with a #Knightlanta Report. Check out the first installment below, which includes an in-depth look at UCF's fifth-year seniors, who are back in a New Year's Day Bowl Game after experiencing the Fiesta Bowl as freshmen.
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