The 2019 AAC Media Days are off and running in Newport, RI and the day’s festivities officially began with the release of the preseason poll voted on by 30 media members.
Despite a horrendous end to the 2018 season, the Bulls were still picked to finish third in the east behind two-time defending champion C. and Cincinnati.
The Knights return several key pieces to field this year but injuries to quarterbacks McKenzie Milton and Darriel Mack will force Notre Dame transfer Brandon Wimbush into the starting role. Coming off an 11-win campaign, the Bearcats return a barrage of players who have now spent multiple years under the tutelage of head coach Luke Fickell, including QB Desmond Ridder and tailback Michael Warren.