As the Knights rattled off a 25-game win streak that included back-to-back American Athletic Conference championships and consecutive appearances in New Year’s Six Access Bowl games from 2017-18, the bar was set amazingly high for those who followed.
When the Knights capped a 10-3 season in 2019 — the third consecutive season with double-digit wins — it seemed unsatisfying in many ways.
Uncharacteristic miscues and ill-timed penalties saw the program drop three games for the first time since 2016. Adding to the frustration, the three losses were by a combined seven points.
As UCF enters the uncertainty of this 2020 season, Josh Heupel’s team looks to rebound and fulfill the goals of another AAC title and a possible spot in a College Football Playoff bowl.