When UCF host Boise State at the Bounce House Thursday night, it not only represents a huge opportunity for the Knights but also the American Athletic Conference.
The game is one of several nonconference showdowns the AAC hopes will provide the league with an early boost particularly as it makes another push in the race for the College Football Playoff.
“It’s a chance to make a statement,” said AAC commissioner Mike Aresco. “And it’s also obviously there’s a risk because you’re playing a lot of good teams.”
“We’ve got five games on Thursday and that’s a pretty full load.