#Knightlanta Update - Dec. 29
On Jan. 1 the UCF football team will play Auburn in the 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On Thursday, the Knights continued prep with their second practice in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A few players then met with the media, before the team made their way to the MLK National Historic Site. The guys ended the evening with a basketball challenge and some time at the players barber shop.
Look Good, Play Good
You know what they say: Look good, feel good, play good.
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 29, 2017
Welcome to the #Knightlanta barber shop ?? pic.twitter.com/RUagusN6l6
Time for some fresh cuts ???? in #Knightlanta https://t.co/4gkPggY5pE
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 29, 2017
On the Schedule - Friday, Dec. 29
- Offensive Press Conference: 9:30 a.m.
- Practice: 1:30 p.m.
- College Football Hall of Fame Event: 7 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
Orlando Sentinel - Milton Hoping to Deliver One Final Surprise in Peach Bowl
Montgomery Advertiser - UCF Using Both of Auburn's Games Against Georgia in Prep
Offensive Presser
Members of the UCF offense met with the media Friday morning to preview Monday's game. Offensive Coordinator Troy Walters, McKenzie Milton, Tre'Quan Smith, Jordan Akins, Wyatt Miller and Otis Anderson held a pair of press conferences and were available for one-on-ones to the media in Atlanta.
"Excited to be here. To be able to play in the 50th Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is a tremendous honor. It rewards the young men for a fabulous season, and we're excited to be here, excited to play Auburn, a team that's beaten two number one teams in the country. We are excited about this challenge and excited to be here and can't wait for Monday for the game to come. " - Troy Walters
Presser 1 Transcript - Troy Walters, McKenzie Milton
Presser 2 Transcript - Tre'Quan Smith, Jordan Akins, Wyatt Miller, Otis Anderson
Practice Time
The Knights hit the practice field once again on Friday, spending their last day in Mercedes-Benz Stadium before Monday's game. Former Knight Asante Samuel dropped by and Titus Davis announced to fans what uniform the squad will be wearing in the big game.
The Hall of Famer himself @pick_six22 checking in from #Knightlanta ? pic.twitter.com/O5CXgvy1Rc
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 29, 2017
Here it is: our @CFAPeachBowl uniform combo pic.twitter.com/bKPxGujBsd
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 29, 2017
Hospital Visit
The Knights also spent time at a local children's hospital on Friday. Click here for photos from the event.
This morning, @UCF_Football took time away from #CFAPeachBowl prep to visit kids at @childrensatl.
— #CFAPeachBowl (@CFAPeachBowl) December 29, 2017
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#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 second installment below, which includes an in-depth look at UCF's Tre Neal's mindset on returning home to Atlanta after making the play that won the Knights The American Championship.
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