When you ask UCF players and coaches what their biggest concern is as the Knights prepare to face No. 7 Cincinnati Saturday in the Bounce House, the response has been unanimous.
“We have to stop the quarterback,” UCF sophomore defensive tackle Cam Goode said. “That’s it. If we stop the quarterback and we stop the run, it’s over with.”
Much of the Bearcats’ success this season can be attributed to its punishing defense, which ranks third in the country after allowing 12.4 points per game. But the offense has been equally impressive, with the team leading the American Athletic Conference in rushing (247 yards per game).