UCF is still two wins away from bowl eligibility but considering they were already eliminated at this time last year, it feels as if they are flirting with a playoff spot.
The Knights, 4-4 after suffering three losses by a combined 14 points, have seen a dramatic turnaround in year one of the Scott Frost era. Frost, who arrived from his offensive coordinator post at Oregon, has immediately returned the program to respectability after last year's 0-12 nightmare.
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As Frost and Co. aim for their fifth win against Tulane on Saturday evening, they'll be wearing one of the best helmets you'll see all season. The simple design features a black helmet and oversized gold Knights' logo:
Battle ready #ArmoredInBlack ⚔ pic.twitter.com/90zEpLNKQw
— Scott Frost (@coach_frost) November 2, 2016
Saturday's lids: #ArmoredInBlack pic.twitter.com/qxMHY2HfS5
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) November 3, 2016
