Orlando, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF Knights (4-4, 2-2) will play the first of a three game home stand this Saturday when the Tulane Green Wave (3-5, 0-4) travel to Bright House Networks Stadium for another conference match up. Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. Below are some key facts and statistics about the game.
Match Up Facts:
- This game was originally scheduled to be played on October 7th, but Hurricane Mathew postponed this matchup to November 5th, which was originally a bye week for both squads.
- This will be the sixth consecutive evening game the Knights have played at home, dating back to last season.
- UCF leads the all-time series 5-2.
- The Green Wave have never beaten the Knights in Orlando.
- Last time Tulane visited BHNS, UCF won 20-13 during UCF's 2014 American Athletic Conference Championship season.
Key Offensive and Defensive Statistics:
- Senior running back Dontravious Wilson has scored nine total touchdowns on the season, which leads the team and is ranked 7th in the AAC.
- Redshirt sophomore receiver Tre'Quan Smith is coming off his third career 100-yard receiving performance against the Houston Cougars. This is his first 100-plus yard game of the season.
- Linebacker Shaquem Griffin was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career following his performance against Houston. The St. Petersburg, Florida native recorded 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and his first career interception.
- Shaquem's twin brother Shaquill is also coming off a solid game vs. Houston. The senior defensive back recorded nine total tackles and is currently tied for 25th in the nation and 4th in the conference in passed defended (10).
Marc's Minute:
In this week's preview, Marc Daniels' looks back at some of the Knights' past games against the Green Wave and talks about what to expect in this contest. Check out more in the video above.
Weather Report:
Saturday's forecast in Orlando is expected to have a 20 percent chance of rain with a projected high of 75 degrees and a projected low of 59 degrees. Temperature around kickoff is expected to be around 70 degrees.
UCF Tailgate Concert Series:
Prior to Saturday's conference contest, the UCF Tailgate Concert Series presented by 96.9 The Game and iHeartRadio will take place at the IOA Plaza at 2:30 p.m. This week's performances feature Bad Mannerz and MG Music Show.
Media Links and Coverage:
UCFKnights.com – Home Cooking
Orlando Sentinel – UCF offensive coordinator confident Knights can be successful despite setbacks
UCFSports.com – Erik Chinander: 'We're learning how to win'
New Orleans Times Picayune – Tulane prepares to play UCF for the second time
Radio/TV/Video
Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. at Bright House Networks Stadium and will broadcast on ESPN3 and Watch ESPN. Listen in Orlando on radio station 96.9FM/740AM. It's also available on the iHeart app and the UCF Knights app. Radio coverage will begin at 3:00 p.m.
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