The AAC Championship Game for 2017 is set with the UCF Knights hosting the Memphis Tigers. Their last meeting came in the 2018 AAC Championship game, which UCF won 56-41 in Orlando. “It’s going to be a battle. Antony Miller is the Tigers’ leader with 3,590 receiving yards. Memphis took UCF to double overtime in the 2017 AAC Championship game before losing 62-55 in Orlando. The programs met four times in 2017 and 2018, in the regular season and AAC championship games, with UCF victorious each time. “They play fast on offense, they’re going to try and get 100 plays,” Silverfield said. In the rest of Memphis’ games on the year, the offense under quarterback Riley Ferguson averages 51 points a game – more than UCF’s 48 in their 11 games. 53.57 ppg vs 49.0 — Tyler Graddy (@TylerGraddyKN) November 27, 2017 Memphis looks to end losing streak vs. UCF Neither team is ranked but the game between Central Florida and Memphis on Saturday figures to be another competitive meeting between the American Athletic Conference schools.The programs met four times in 2017 and 2018, in the regular season and AAC championship games, with UCF victorious each time. As the U.S. sports content provider to dozens of digital and print media publishers through strategic partnerships with the likes of Reuters and Nielsen Sports, FLM covers the nuts and bolts with a breaking news desk and game event coverage. Silverfield, in his first year after replacing Mike Norvell (who is now at Florida State), mentioned that UCF’s speed is of the utmost concern, especially with receiver Jaylon “Flash” Robinson, a transfer from Oklahoma, and running back Otis Anderson. Robinson is averaging 20.3 yards per reception. The Tigers are no stranger to ABC games. “I think they have skilled players on the offensive side of the ball, and they’ve done a good job on special teams over the last couple of years. In response to coronavirus and to help minimize its spread, many UCF events are being canceled. Wear black and come support your UCF Knights in their bid for the AAC Championship! Students get in free with their ID and 25$ guest passes are on... | Events at UCF ... Saturday, December 2, 2017 noon to 4 p.m. Wear black and come support your UCF Knights in their bid for the AAC Championship! As a result, the Knights expect to get Memphis’ best shot when the game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The Tigers also led at halftime in both games in 2018 before losing. The last three meetings between the schools were also featured on ABC. (People) always make the comment that Florida teams are fast and they are.”. UCF remains the lone AAC opponent the Tigers have not beaten and Memphis has lost its last 13 games against UCF dating back to 2005. AAC Football Championship: UCF Knights vs. Memphis Tigers, Like "AAC Football Championship: UCF Knights vs. Memphis Tigers" on Facebook, Tweet "AAC Football Championship: UCF Knights vs. Memphis Tigers" on Twitter. UCF is coming off a 34-26 loss at home to Tulsa following road wins at Georgia Tech and East Carolina. We have to do things better than we did (against Tulsa). The game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Spectrum Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Knights sophomore quarterback Dillon Gabriel has passed for 1,155 yards in only three games while completing 62.6 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns and two interceptions. I don’t care if we win the game 3-2, just as long as we come out with a win.”. A Commercial Appeal subscription gets you unlimited access to the best inside information and updates on local sports, and the ability to tap into sports news from throughout the USA TODAY Network's 109 local sites. Memphis and UCF took last year’s championship game to double overtime. 25 UCF comes to Memphis for the school's first meeting in two seasons. The Tigers also led at halftime in both games in 2018 before losing. Memphis followers are aware of Anderson, who had 113 yards on 15 carries, including a 62-yard run and the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the 2017 AAC championship game. The programs met four times in 2017 and 2018, in the regular season and AAC championship games, with UCF victorious each time. UCF-Memphis is the second game over the last 20 seasons where both quarterbacks accumulated at least 450 passing yards and five touchdowns to go … If you have questions about what’s still open around campus, please check out this regularly updated guide. A crowd of approximately 10,000 is expected in the 61,008-seat Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, reduced because of COVID-19 restrictions. You can reach Evan Barnes on Twitter (@Evan_B) or by email at evan.barnes@commercialappeal.com, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. FLM has a North American focus while tying into regional and hyper-local resources – providing the ability to distribute compelling content through the writing of professional journalists. Prior to last season, Memphis was the one regular season team that gave UCF its biggest scare during the Knights' 25-game winning streak from 2017-18. A rivalry is renewed on Oct. 17 when No. Memphis took UCF to double overtime in the 2017 AAC Championship game before losing 62-55 in Orlando. The Dungeon - Knights Only UCF Fan Forum The Water Cooler Team Orlando UCF Ticket Exchange The Main Board New posts UCF Fan Forum The Water Cooler Team Orlando UCF Ticket Exchange The Main Board New posts Things that are correctable. “Memphis is a good football team,” UCF coach Josh Heupel said. Memphis defeated Arkansas State at home in the season opener and lost at SMU 30-27 on Oct. 3. Students get in free with their ID and 25$ guest passes are on sale at the CFE Arena and Spectrum Stadium box offices. Memphis … UCF’s 798 yards of total offense surprisingly is NOT a school record. Memphis finally won the AAC Championship last season. They also met that season at the Liberty Bowl where Memphis lost 31-30 in a game where Darrell Henderson's potential go-ahead touchdown with seven minutes remaining was erased by a holding penalty. The old record was 1,489, set in the 2017 AAC Championship Game between UCF and Memphis. Brady White is third on Memphis’ career passing list with 7,970 yards. The record is 818 yards against Gardner-Webb in 1992. The combined offense totaled 1,501 yards, which is an American Athletic Conference record. “They got playmakers, they are fast. UCF (2-1, 1-1 AAC) and Memphis (1-1, 0-1) had thrilling games in 2017 and 2018 that helped elevate their profiles as well as the AAC's national reputation. The teams, … The teams, both coming off bye weeks, did not meet last season. Earlier this year in the regular season, their matchup was decided by one point. Damonte Coxie, who caught eight passes for 85 yards against SMU, is second on the Tigers’ career receiving yards chart with 3,052 yards. We’ve got a lot of really good football players who will be ready to play.”, Iowa rejects demands of ex-players who allege racial discrimination, Niners await evaluation on RB Mostert’s injury, Garoppolo tosses 3 TDs as 49ers dump Rams to end skid, Report: Titans fear torn ACL for LT Lewan, Baylor returns to practice field after COVID-19 pause, Report: Eagles’ Sanders, Ertz set for MRIs on Monday, Report: Bucs to trade for Jets DT McLendon, NFL roundup: Titans stay unbeaten with OT win. The programs met four times in 2017 and 2018, in the regular season and AAC championship games, with UCF victorious each time. Memphis has the better scoring offense since the 13-point anomaly in Orlando. Wear black and come support your UCF Knights in their bid for the AAC Championship! Want to stay informed on the latest Memphis sports news? The AAC announced Monday the game will be at 2:30 p.m. on ABC at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. UCF has one of the best offenses in the country averaging 582.3 yards per game, and Memphis’ defense will have another challenging task slowing … The Tigers (1-1, 0-1 AAC) have lost 13 consecutive games to UCF (2-1, 1-1) and trail in the series 13-1. 1,501 - Combined total yards of offense (previous record - 1,479, Memphis vs. UCF 2017) 1,087 - Combined passing yards (previous record - 1,067, Houston vs. Texas Tech 2018) The Tigers (1-1, 0-1 AAC) have lost 13 consecutive games to UCF (2-1, 1-1) and trail in the series 13-1. UCF has won 13 consecutive games in the series, including a pair of conference championships. Saturday’s championship game lived up to the hype, and once again, UCF dug deep to prevail, outscoring the Tigers 35-3 in the second half. “For us, it is about us. Last season, they had four games on ABC and won all four, including a win over Ole Miss, defeating SMU in the network's prime-time slot and defeating Cincinnati in the AAC championship games. “I think a lot of us do have a chip on our shoulder when it comes to UCF because of what’s occurred with them in the past,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said. Neither team is ranked but the game between Central Florida and Memphis on Saturday figures to be another competitive meeting between the American Athletic Conference schools.
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