Ann Arbor, Mich. (UCFKnights.com) – For the first time in program history, the UCF Knights (1-0) will face the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines (1-0) from the 100,000-plus seat Michigan Stadium. Below are some key facts and information about Saturday's noon matchup:
- The largest crowd UCF has ever played in front of was 104,745 at Ohio State in 2012. There is a chance that mark could be surpassed this weekend.
- The last time UCF faced a Big Ten team was Penn State in the Croke Park Classic in Dublin, Ireland.
- The last ranked team the Knights faced was No. 20 Missouri during the 2014 season.
- All-time UCF holds a 6-1 record against teams from the Great Lakes State.
Key offensive and defensive statistics heading into the contest:
- Last week against South Carolina State, the Knights had more points (38) and yards (462) then they had during any game in the 2015 season.
- In the season opener, UCF's running backs combined for 197 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
- UCF's shutout against the Bulldogs was the team's first shutout since its 16-0 victroy against USF in 2014.
- The Knights' defense held SCSU to only 223 total yards last week.
Marc's Minute
In this week's feature, Voice of the Knights and UCF Director of Broadcasting Marc Daniels takes a look back at some of the largest crowds the Knights have ever played against and talks about the type of crowd UCF can expect at Michigan.
Weather Report
Saturday's forecast in Ann Arbor calls for a 50 percent chance of rain with scattered thunderstorms expected throughout the day. The projected high is 79 degrees and the projected low is 52 degrees. Temperature around kickoff is expected to by 77 degrees.
Links/Media Coverage
UCFKnights.com – Big House, Big Opportunity
Orlando Sentinel – Shaquem, Shaquill Griffin shine for UCF, don't let disability hold them back
Orlando Sentinel – UCF football opponent preview: No. 5 Michigan
MLive.com – Athletic freshmen, experienced veterans speed up Michigan's offensive attack
Radio/TV/Video
Kickoff is set for noon inside Michigan Stadium. The game will broadcast on national television by ABC. On the radio, It will be on 96.9 FM/740 AM, and will also be available on the iHeart app and the UCF game day app. Radio coverage will begin at 10 a.m. To watch the game on the WatchESPN app click here.