With the conference crown, Memphis is now likely headed to an appearance in the Cotton Bowl
The 12th-ranked Knights captured the American Athletic Conference championship on Saturday as they defeated No. 16 Memphis 62-55 in double overtime.
The AAC championship did not disappoint, going into double overtime.
Amid constant questions about his future, Scott Frost is on the verge of guiding UCF's improbable comeback story to a happy ending.
Defending against an accomplished dual-threat quarterback has been Temple's kryptonite all season, and the latest dose was served up by a 5-foot-11, 185-pound dynamo from Houston.
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Behind the running of QB Greg Ward Jr., Houston won its 12th game, took the AAC championship and wrapped up a New Year's Six bowl appearance.
A Houston fan was dropped by a security guard as he was trying to rush the field after the Cougars American Athletic Conference title win against Temple.