UCF Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Cincinnati in Week 6

1. UCF runs wild

Central Florida has leaned on their freshman quarterback Dillon Gabriel throughout the first five weeks of the season. They have had a running back by committee to take all of the pressure off of Gabriel so far so there hasn’t been a standout stat sheet stuffer. Greg McCrae will start for UCF and be the lead back but expect to see a couple of runners out of the backfield.

Although no one has eclipsed 400 yards total on the whole season, UCF collectively has over 1100 rushing yards in 2019 and we should see a lot of the same from them as Cincy is softer upfront than they are in the secondary.

There is going to be a ton of pressure in the face of Gabriel all night, we should see a lot of that be relieved by screens and draws from the Knights to open up the passing game. This will all start by the running game on Friday, we should see over 250 yards or more rushing in Cincy from UCF to blow this thing wide open.

Cincy might keep it close for a bit, but UCF should grind using their backs late in the second half.