University of Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell knows UCF had this game circled on its calendar.
Last season, the Bearcats beat the Knights at Nippert Stadium on their way to the American Athletic Conference title game. This year, No. 7 UC's matchup against UCF will also have high stakes.
PREGAME UPDATES
- The Bearcats will reportedly play without starting defensive lineman Elijah Ponder, who was injured during last week's game against East Carolina. Ponder has 18 tackles this season.
- Starting tight end Bruno Labelle is expected to return. Labelle has not played since October 3.