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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl storylines to follow

UCF’s No. 1 scoring offense will face off against Auburn's No. 9 scoring defense. Central Florida is the only undefeated FBS squad in the nation QB battle between Auburn's Jarrett Stidham and UCF's McKenzie Milton Group of Five (UCF) vs. Power Five (Auburn) In 49 Peach Bowls, 26 have been decided by a touchdown or less
By Alex Makrides
Dec 27, 2017

There's some intrigue to the 50th Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

The matchup between No. 7 Auburn and No. 12 Central Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (12:30 p.m., Jan. 1, ESPN) is more than David vs. Goliath. A perfect season is on the line and with a Top 10 offense facing a Top 10 defense, the potential for a tight game is in the cards.

> Also: Top 10 games in Peach Bowl history

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