UCF moved in the latest top 25 college football polls that feature three teams from the American Athletic Conference.
UCF is ranked No. 22 in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll after the Knights rain-shortened 51-23 win over Cincinnati Saturday night.
The Knights, who are 4-0 for the first time since 1982, also are ranked No. 21 in the Amway coaches’ poll. UCF owns the nation’s top scoring offense, averaging 47.5 points per game, and scored on eight consecutive drives against the Bearcats Saturday.
Miami moved up to No. 11 in the AP poll after its win 24-20 win over rival Florida State and Florida, previously No. 21, dropped out of the poll after falling 17-16 to LSU.
The Hurricanes No. 10 in the coaches’ poll.
The American Athletic Conference has three teams in the top 25, with USF retaining the No. 18 spot after a bye week and Navy checking in at No. 25.
The coaches’ poll also features three AAC teams, with USF No. 15 and Navy No. 24.
All three of the ranked AAC teams are schedule to face off this season, with UCF playing at Navy Oct. 21 and hosting USF Nov. 24.
1. Alabama (43)
2. Clemson (18)
3. Penn State
4. Georgia
5. Washington
6. TCU
7. Wisconsin
8. Washington State
9. Ohio State
10. Auburn
11. Miami
12. Oklahoma
13. USC
14. Oklahoma State
15. Virginia Tech
16. Notre Dame
17. Michigan
18. South Florida
19. San Diego State
20. NC State
21. Michigan State
22. UCF
23. Stanford
24. Texas Tech
25. Navy
1. Alabama (57)
2. Clemson (8)
3. Penn State
4. Washington
5. Georgia
6. Wisconsin
7. TCU
8. Ohio State
9. Washington State
10. Miami
11. Auburn
12. Oklahoma
13. USC
14. Oklahoma State
15. South Florida
16. Michigan
17. Virginia Tech
18. San Diego State
19. Notre Dame
20. NC State
21. UCF
22. Michigan State
23. Utah
24. Navy
25. Stanford
UCF WR Tre’Quan Smith discusses the Knights’ 51-23 win over Cincinnati Saturday, Oct. 7,2017.
UCF QB McKenzie Milton discusses the Knights’ win over Cincinnati Saturday, Oct. 7,2017.
UCF coach Scott Frost discusses the Knights’ 51-23 rain-shortened win over Cincinnati Saturday, Oct. 7,2017.
Brant Parsons and Matt Murschel make their picks for UCF at Cincinnation College Football Now.
Video: UCF coach Scott Frost talks about Memphis victory
