Photos: 2018 Peach Bowl

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Photos: 2018 Peach Bowl

The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers in the 2018 Peach Bowl on Jan. 1, 2018.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Shaquem Griffin #18 of the UCF Knights hugs family members before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Noah Igbinoghene #4 of the Auburn Tigers returns a kick in the first half against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Ryan Davis #23 of the Auburn Tigers is tackled by Mike Hughes #19 of the UCF Knights in the first half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: A fan holds a sign during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and the UCF Knights at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 1: Members of the Auburn Tigers cover the opening kickoff against the Central Florida Knights during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Darius Slayton #81 of the Auburn Tigers makes a reception in the first half against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Darius Slayton #81 of the Auburn Tigers runs with the ball against Tre Neal #23 of the UCF Knights after making a reception in the first half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: McKenzie Milton #10 of the UCF Knights throws a pass in the second half against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Tre'Quan Smith #4 of the UCF Knights is unable to make a reception against Javaris Davis #13 of the Auburn Tigers in the second half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Tre'Quan Smith #4 of the UCF Knights is unable to make a reception against Javaris Davis #13 of the Auburn Tigers in the second half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Shaquem Griffin #18 of the UCF Knights sacks Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Auburn Tigers in the third quarter during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Nevelle Clarke #14 of the UCF Knights reacts in the second half against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Richard McBryde #51 of the Auburn Tigers tackles McKenzie Milton #10 of the UCF Knights in the second half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Shaquem Griffin #18 of the UCF Knights holds the trophy after defeating the Auburn Tigers 34-27 to win the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Scott Frost of the UCF Knights celebrates after defeating the Auburn Tigers 34-27 to win the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 1: Dredrick Snelson #5 of the Central Florida Knights is congratulated by Wyatt Miller #78 after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 1: Trysten Hill #9 of the Central Florida Knights celebrates after the game against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Antwan Collier #3 of the UCF Knights celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: The UCF Knights celebrate defeating the Auburn Tigers 34-27 to win the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 1: Dontavious Russell #95 and Andrew Williams #79 of the Auburn Tigers pursue a fumble by McKenzie Milton #10 of the Central Florida Knights during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 1: McKenzie Milton #10 of the Central Florida Knights celebrates after the game against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 1: Jamiyus Pittman #5 of the Central Florida Knights celebrates in the face of Marquel Harrell #77 of the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Kam Martin #9 of the Auburn Tigers is tackled by the UCF Knights in the second half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Tre'Quan Smith #4 of the UCF Knights runs with the ball in the second half against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Antwan Collier #3 of the UCF Knights celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Shaquem Griffin #18 of the UCF Knights hits Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Auburn Tigers in the second half during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Fans cheer during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and the UCF Knights at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Scott Frost of the UCF Knights holds the trophy after defeating the Auburn Tigers 34-27 to win the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) tackles Auburn Tigers wide receiver Ryan Davis (23) after a catch by Davis during the second quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn, right, quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) and teammates run onto the field before their game against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: The Auburn Tigers run onto the field before their game against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers wave flags before Auburn's game against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) looks downfield to pass during the first quarter against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers (3) is tackled by UCF Knights defensive back Richie Grant (27) and defensive back Kyle Gibson (25) after a catch by Craig-Myers during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) tries to hurdle UCF Knights defensive back Mike Hughes (19) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) tries to hurdle UCF Knights defensive back Mike Hughes (19) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights running back Adrian Killins Jr. (9) and quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrate after their win against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost celebrates with quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) after their win against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin (18) and quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrate with the trophy after their win against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost celebrates with his seven-week-old son R.J. after the Knights win against the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) talks a selfie with fans holding the offensive MVP trophy after the Knights defeated the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrates a touchdown pass with quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. (8) during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrates a first down run during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights wide receiver Dredrick Snelson (5) makes an eight yard touchdown catch against Auburn Tigers defensive back Daniel Thomas during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights wide receiver Dredrick Snelson (5) celebrates his eight yard touchdown catch with wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (4) during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights wide receiver Dredrick Snelson (5) celebrates his eight yard touchdown catch with wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (4) during the fourth quarter against the Auburn Tigers in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers wide receiver Will Hastings (33) makes a 26-yard touchdown catch during the third quarter against the UCF Knights in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers wide receiver Will Hastings (33) celebrates his 26-yard touchdown catch with wide receiver Darius Slayton (81) during the third quarter against the UCF Knights in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) runs against UCF Knights linebacker Chequan Burkett (2) during the third quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) celebrates his four-yard touchdown run with quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) during the third quarter against the UCF Knights in the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) gets defensive pressure by UCF Knights defensive lineman Jamiyus Pittman (5) and linebacker Titus Davis (10) during the third quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

January 1, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: UCF Knights wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (4) gets by Auburn Tigers defensive back Jordyn Peters (15) after a catch on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, January 1, 2018, in Atlanta. The UCF Knights won 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) dodges a tackle before running the ball for a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - Auburn Tigers fullback Chandler Cox (27) is tackled by UCF Knights defense during the second half of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - Members of the Auburn Tigers football team celebrate on the sideline during the second half of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost during the second half of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost is held back by his team members as he speaks with a referee during the second half of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the second half of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) runs the ball during the second half of the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. The UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) gets a hug from UCF Knights quarterback Sean Pratt (19) after their team defeated the the Auburn Tigers, 34-27, during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost interacts with members of his team after they beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27, during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights tight end Jordan Akins (88) interacts with fans after his team defeated the Auburn Tigers, 34-27, during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights tight end Jordan Akins (88) interacts with fans after his team defeated the Auburn Tigers, 34-27, during the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Shaquem Griffin #18 of the UCF Knights hugs family members before the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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