Bearcats still trying to become bowl-eligible/ Tom Groeschen
For the first time this season, there is change atop the American Athletic Conference football power rankings. Near the bottom, the University of Cincinnati remained 11th in the rankings compiled weekly by AAC beat writers.
Central Florida, one of five remaining unbeaten teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision, was the unanimous pick for the top spot after previous No. 1 AAC team South Florida stumbled in a 28-24 loss at home to Houston.
UCF debuted at No. 18 in the first College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, giving the Knights the inside track on the Group of Five spot in a New Year's Six bowl.