1. UCF Knights
Start with this – UCF is a LOT better than the 2020 version.
There should be more of a defense, the offense will be every bit as explosive, and the coaching staff is – and I love Josh Heupel – is stronger with the great get of head coach Gus Malzahn along with an interesting staff. Also …
1. It’s boring to assume Cincinnati is a lock for the New Year’s Six spot, partly because this never works out like it’s supposed to.
2. UCF doesn’t go to Indiana and Notre Dame like Cincinnati has to.
3. Cincinnati will almost certainly have to beat UCF twice – these two will likely play in the American Athletic Conference championship.
The Knights don’t have it easy, but they could – and should beat – Boise State in Orlando and pull off a win at Louisville.
The bigger problem for UCF is the nastier AAC road run with trips to Navy, Temple, SMU, and that date with Cincinnati.
So okay, okay Bearcat fans. You’re right. The New Year’s Six spot will probably come down to whether or not UCF can beat your team twice, or vice versa.
But it’s going to be a blast watching these two battle it out.
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