2021 Week 8 Preview: Memphis Tigers @ UCF Knights

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Game Notes

Time and Date: Friday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Network: ESPN2

Location: Bounce House — Orlando, FL

Spread: Memphis (-2)

ESPN FPI: UCF has 64.0% chance to win

All-time series: UCF leads, 13-2

Last meeting: Memphis 50, UCF 49 — October 17, 2020

Setting the scene

This is the premier rivalry which defined the pinnacle of AAC football over the past half-decade. Three consecutive AAC titles and New Year’s Six appearances were collected by the Knights and Tigers from 2017-19. A series heavily dominated by UCF finally swung in Memphis’ favor last October when the Tigers stormed back from 21 down to secure a 50-49 victory. That matchup featured 798 yards of offense…