The Knights are living dangerously for the moment, perched right on the dividing line between "in" and "out." That status, however, may be something of a placeholder for a 16-5 team that beat Alabama in Orlando but is yet to record a Quad 1 win. In fact, UCF's had only two chances to do so all season, that's the point. This is one uncommonly back-loaded schedule and, with a strong finish, Johnny Dawkins' team could make the field with plenty of room to spare. The Knights are still going to get two shots at Cincinnati, as well as road games at Houston and Temple.
The road win at SMU is nice (all road wins are tough). But the home stand for USF and then Memphis could be decisive for the Knights.