AAC Football: Most Important Non-Conference Games in 2017

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Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; UCF Knights running back Jawon Hamilton (1) rushes on Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow (96) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 51-14. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

In Scott Frost‘s first year at the helm in Orlando, UCF finished at .500 in AAC play after their winless 2015 campaign. They nearly took down Maryland, extending the contest at home to two overtimes before succumbing to the Big Ten middleweight.

The Knights get to play the Terrapins again this season, but they have another showdown against a Power Five opponent that offers higher risks but also higher rewards were they able to pull off the upset.

For mid-majors, in the AAC or otherwise, the chances of an upset are always greater at home. UCF invites Georgia Tech to Orlando this year, a game with major stakes for both teams.

The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 9-4 season, and they have a chance to make waves in the ACC Coastal this year. These teams haven’t played one another since 2000, and Georgia Tech holds a 3-0 record in the series. This, however, is the first time that UCF will host the Yellow Jackets.

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