
The concern is what to expect from the defense. UCF has scored at least 30 points in its last 26 games, the nation’s longest current streak, and should have no trouble extending that in the opener against Florida A&M. Seven offensive starters return, including two of UCF’s top three receivers from a year ago: Gabriel Davis (53 catches, 815 yards) and Tre Nixon (40 catches, 562 yards). While it’s doubtful quarterback McKenzie Milton will return in 2019 from the devastating knee injury he suffered last year against USF, the Knights will have a couple of capable options in Darriel Mack Jr. Toughest conference game: At Cincinnati, Oct.

20 – UCFīowl result: Lost to LSU 40-32 in Fiesta Bowl

My rankings probably will change after spring practices are completed and most assuredly will be tweaked when I submit my Associated Press preseason Top 25 ballot in August. Monday debuted with my pre-spring teams ranked Nos.
