Can UCF make the College Football Playoff? Let's be honest: Probably not. But fear not, Knights fans. As Josh Heupel's crew charges toward a second consecutive perfect season, we break down the chaos scenarios that would give UCF a chance, along with reasons for optimism and a dose of reality from our friends with the Playoff Predictor.
And in case you're wondering what Vegas oddsmakers think, they're not believers, either. According to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, every other playoff contender would be favored over the Knights, from Alabama (-27.5) to Washington State (-5.5). Ohio State, which fell behind UCF this week, would be a 13.