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No. 20 UCF, Navy set for high-scoring AAC clash

The power that keeps the scoreboard buzzing at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis figures to be tested Saturday.

High-scoring and No. 20 ranked Central Florida (6-0, 3-0 American Athletic Conference) of the East division visits Annapolis, Md., to play West division foe Navy (5-1, 3-1), whose option-oriented offense is enough to create plenty of sleepless nights for opposing defensive coordinators.

In this case, the week will be a long one for Erik Chinander, a former Iowa offensive lineman who is the defensive coordinator for UCF.

The Midshipmen, under 10th-year coach Ken Niumatalolo, are averaging 6.