{"id":92611,"date":"2018-12-01T22:45:33","date_gmt":"2018-12-02T03:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=92611"},"modified":"2022-03-03T15:58:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T20:58:18","slug":"back-to-back-ucf-football-wins-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/back-to-back-ucf-football-wins-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-To-Back: UCF Football Wins AAC Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heroes get remembered. Legends never die.<\/p>\n<p>So long live these UCF Knights.<\/p>\n<p>The UCF football team achieved perfection en route to a championship once again with Saturday\u2019s 56-41 win over Memphis in the American Athletic Conference title game at Spectrum Stadium.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92624\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team.jpg\" alt=\"Football team poses with UCF signs on field\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92624 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Football team poses with UCF signs on field\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-team.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">(Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h3\">A Streak To Remember<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to repeating as conference champions, UCF extended the nation\u2019s longest active win streak to 25 games, which dates to Aug. 31, 2017.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I couldn\u2019t be more proud of a group of individuals at any moment in my coaching career than I am of you guys right now.&#8221; \u2014 UCF head coach Josh Heupel<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The accomplishment will now be listed in the NCAA record book among the longest win streaks ever recorded and marks the fourth longest win streak this millennium (Miami, 34 \u2013 2000-03; Florida State, 29 \u2013 2012-14; Alabama, 26 \u2013 2015-16).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat you guys have done since we got here in January \u2014 the way you\u2019ve handled adversity, the change of the staff, the way it\u2019s happened during the course of the season, the way you\u2019ve accepted the things that are different, the way you bought into it, the way you have grown \u2014 I couldn\u2019t be more proud of a group of individuals at any moment in my coaching career than I am of you guys right now. I love you, too,\u201d first-year UCF head coach Josh Heupel said in the locker room after the game.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92616\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel.jpg\" alt=\"football coach Josh Heupel wearing a white polo shirt and gray hat poses with hand on hip and smiles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92616 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20801%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"football coach Josh Heupel wearing a white polo shirt and gray hat poses with hand on hip and smiles\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20801%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-heupel.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Head coach Josh Heupel has led the team to a 12-0 record in his first season at UCF. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h3\"><strong>Winning for 10<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Throughout the year, Heupel and the team have referred to a brotherhood that permeates the program. That brotherhood was on display especially for quarterback McKenzie Milton, who suffered a season-ending injury in the previous game against USF.<\/p>\n<p>Milton was released from the hospital in time for the game, but watched it from home as he continues to recover from surgery. The team vowed to win the game for him. When they did, they FaceTimed him in for the celebration. They paraded his jersey around the field. They held a giant poster of his face in their team photos. They wore leis \u2014 just like the 45,176 in attendance from the fans to the security guards, police, Marching Knights, the cheerleaders, Pegasus, Knugget and Knightro.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He made major plays all year and helped us win a lot of games. Going out there and finishing and winning it for him, it was very big for not only me, but the team,&#8221; freshman quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92614\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT.jpg\" alt=\"A UCF player wearing a black championship t shirt and hat holds out his arm to FaceTime McKenzie Milton\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92614 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A UCF player wearing a black championship t shirt and hat holds out his arm to FaceTime McKenzie Milton\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/Milton-FT.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Sophomore linebacker Eric Mitchell made sure McKenzie Milton didn&#8217;t miss out on the celebration after the win. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92620\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of an arm holding a phone with McKenzie Milton on screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92620 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Closeup of an arm holding a phone with McKenzie Milton on screen\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mckenzie-closeup.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">McKenzie Milton soaks up another championship win. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92617\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget.jpg\" alt=\"A white mini horse wears a colorful lei and has the number 10 etched on his torso in black ink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92617 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A white mini horse wears a colorful lei and has the number 10 etched on his torso in black ink\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-knugget.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Knugget showed love for quarterback McKenzie Milton on the March to Victory. (Photo by Nick Leyva)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92625\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis.jpg\" alt=\"UCF fans cheer while wearing colorful leis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92625 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF fans cheer while wearing colorful leis\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/leis.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The idea to wear leis to the game for McKenzie Milton started as a movement by the fans of Knight Nation. Thanks to Global Promo,&nbsp;the UCF Student Government Association and UCF Athletics, an additional 40,000 leis were handed out at Spectrum Stadium. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92634\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet.jpg\" alt=\"backside of white football helmet with a gold 10 and 10HANA written along the bottom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92634 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"backside of white football helmet with a gold 10 and 10HANA written along the bottom\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-helmet.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">UCF&#8217;s helmets were customized with the &#8220;10hana&#8221; message, a nod to McKenzie Milton&#8217;s Hawaiian roots. (Photo courtesy of UCF Athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92621\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey.jpg\" alt=\"Football players hold #10 Milton black jersey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92621 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20801%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Football players hold #10 Milton black jersey\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20801%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-milton-jersey.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Sophomore defensive back Brandon Moore was one of my players who proudly held McKenzie Milton&#8217;s jersey. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"h3\"><strong>Mack Attack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Memphis and UCF took last year&#8217;s championship game to double overtime. Earlier this year in the regular season, their matchup was decided by one point. Saturday&#8217;s championship game lived up to the hype, and once again, UCF dug deep to&nbsp;prevail, outscoring the Tigers 35-3 in the second half. The Knights fell behind early and rallied from a 17-point deficit to clinch their fourth American Athletic Conference trophy since joining the league in 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Mack was named the MVP of the championship with 348 passing yards and six total touchdowns, four of which he ran into the end zone himself, which tied a school record for rushing touchdowns in one game.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92618\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents.jpg\" alt=\"Darriel Mack hugs his parents while also holding a gray trophy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92618 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Darriel Mack hugs his parents while also holding a gray trophy\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-parents.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Darriel Mack Jr. hugs his parents after receiving his MVP trophy. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92619\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack.jpg\" alt=\"Darriel Mack wearing a black #8 jersey cheers in end zone with fans behind him in stands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92619 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Darriel Mack wearing a black #8 jersey cheers in end zone with fans behind him in stands\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-mack.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Freshman Darriel Mack Jr.&nbsp;completed 19-of-27 for 348 yards and threw two touchdowns while he also rushed for 59 yards and another four touchdowns. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;This is just a great group of guys around in the locker room, and when it comes down to it, we all play for each other,&#8221; UCF sophomore running back Greg McCrae said. &#8220;I kept telling Titus (Davis) on the sideline I was going to give him everything I got. And he said the same thing to me. At the end of the day, we came out, came back and got the victory. So that&#8217;s the type of team leaders and players we have on this team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3\"><strong>Bowl Bound<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>UCF will be playing in the postseason for the 10th&nbsp;time in program history and going to&nbsp;a New Year\u2019s Six Bowl Game for the second straight season. UCF accepted its invitation on Sunday to play in the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl.<\/p>\n<p>The No. 7 Knights will take on No. 11 LSU on Tuesday, Jan,. 1, 2019, at 11 a.m. MT at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-football-play-lsu-fiesta-bowl\/\">Click here to learn more about #UCFiesta<\/a>, including ticket information.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92622\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson.jpg\" alt=\"UCF running back Greg McCrae streaks down field holding #2 sign with his fingers as Memphis players chase him down field\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-92622 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20801%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF running back Greg McCrae streaks down field holding #2 sign with his fingers as Memphis players chase him down field\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20801%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/12\/ucf-otis-anderson.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Sophomore running back\/wide receiver Otis Anderson helped UCF get back into the game in the third quarter with a 54-yard touchdown reception. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Knights make history as perfect champions for the second straight season and are headed to the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":92615,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"lazy_load_responsive_images_disabled":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[1810,4857],"tu_author":[],"class_list":["post-92611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-football","tag-ucf-athletics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Back-To-Back: UCF Football Wins Championship<\/title>\n<meta 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