Big 12 football power rankings post-spring: How will UCF fair in year 2 in the Big 12

UCF heads into their second season in the Big 12 and it just might be their best shot at a conference title.

Nov 11, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) avoids a tackle by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Trey Rucker (9) during the second half at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

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The Cincinnati Bearcats were easily the worst newcomer to the Big 12 last season. They won just one game in the Big 12 and only added two non-conference wins on top of that. The BEarcats had to move into the Big 12 with a new head coach after making it to the College Football Playoff as the first Group of Five team ever just two years before.

Scott Satterfield was dealt a tough hand with what was expected going into a new program. However, since then, it seems as though he isn't doing much to improve the team from last season.

The Bearcats lost many players, including their quarterback for the second straight season. Transfer Brendan Sorsby does bring some excitement and probably the most exciting and consistent part of their offense is running back Corey Kiner. Other than that, the defense that once was so amazing is now the worst in the conference and if Satterfield doesn't fix that in the coming season and offseason, the Bearcats are in big trouble.

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