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Previewing the 2017 Central Florida Knights

With no bowl game for the Huskers this season, Nebraska fans are focusing instead on Central Florida’s game against Auburn in the Peach Bowl. But other than being coached by Scott Frost, who are the Knights? Did previous head coach George O’Leary leave the pantry jammed full, or are Frost’s fingerprints all over this roster? Let’s take a deeper dive into Central Florida, starting at quarterback.

Sophomore McKenzie Milton (5’11” 170 lbs.) started all twelve games for UCF, completing over 69% of his passes for 3,795 yards and 35 touchdowns with just nine interceptions. He also was the Knight’s second leading rusher, gaining 497 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground and averaging 5.