ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – After a weekend off of competition due to Hurricane Florence, the No. 16/18 Knights will return to action this weekend playing host to FAU. UCF will welcome the Owls to Spectrum Stadium Friday night at 7 p.m. with coverage on ESPN and FM 96.9/AM 740 The Game.
GAME INFORMATION
Date: Friday, Sept. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Radio: FM 96.9/AM 740 The Game
Live Stats: https://ucfknights.co/fbstats092118
FAU GAME - NOTES TO KNOW
- The Knights continue to own the longest winning streak in the nation, now at 15 games, and have scored over 30 points in each of the 15 wins.
- A win over FAU would give UCF 16 consecutive victories and set a new American Athletic Conference record.
- Gabriel Davis recorded the first 100-yard receiving game of his career in week two, with nine catches in the win over the Bulldogs, he ranks 14th in the nation with 7.5 receptions per game.
- The Knights’ defense currently ranks fifth in the nation, holding their opponents to just 8.5 points per game.
- The offense, which led the nation in scoring in 2017, ranks second in all of FBS in 2018 in total offense with 609.0 yards per game.
- UCF defeated FAU in the only meeting between the two teams. Back in 2003 Ryan Schneider, Brandon Marshall and Mike Walker led the Knights to a 33-29 victory.
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UPDATED RANKINGS
The Knights climbed to 16th in the nation in the AP Top 25 Poll this week and remained at 18th in the Amway Coaches Poll. UCF is the highest ranked team in the state of Florida and the top team in the American Athletic Conference.
PITT GAME TIME UPDATE
UCF's scheduled game against Pittsburgh on Sept. 29 now has a game time. The Knights will host the Panthers at 3:30 p.m. with coverage on either ESPN2 or ESPNU.
FROM THE PRESSER
With the upcoming game being on a Friday, head coach Josh Heupel’s press conference moved up to Sunday afternoon on the campus of UCF. At one point he was asked to compare his next opponent with his own team.
“I think they’re similar,” Heupel said. “They’re athletic and they fly around to the football. That’s certainly what we want to be known for.”
Later, he was asked if playing on Friday was much different, if there were any advantages to it.
“I don’t know if one day makes a whole lot of difference,” Heupel said. “I think it’s great because it’s national tv and a great opportunity for our kids to go play. We expect a great environment like we had (against South Carolina State) here. We’re excited about that.”
PURCHASE 2018 TICKETS
Season tickets are going fast for the highly anticipated 2018 campaign. Fans can purchase theirs today and learn about all of their options by calling (407) 823-1000 or visiting us online at ucfknights.com/fbtix.
