The University of Central Florida earned a No. 9 spot from the College Football Playoff Committee Tuesday night after dominating No. 24 Cincinnati (CFP) 38-13, allowing only one offensive touchdown.

The Knights jumped Ohio State despite a high-scoring-but-close win 52-51 against Maryland, the subject of scrutiny across commentators.

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Read more on where ESPN College GameDay host Kirk Herbstreit ranks UCF for the CFP:

Where Does UCF Stand in CFB? Kirk Herbstreit, Once Knights’ Biggest Critic, Ranks UCF at No. 7