The University of Central Florida is still celebrating its victory over the Auburn Tigers in the Peach Bowl, as the Knights knocked off the Tigers 34-27, on New Years Day to complete their perfect season.
To commemorate the perfect season, the Knights declared themselves as national champions despite not being invited to the College Football Playoff. They celebrated the win at the 2018 Pro Bowl on Sunday, which was held in Orlando.
The Knights were introduced on the field and took pictures celebrating:
Living the good life at UCF 😎#ChargeOn pic.twitter.com/0j35gLn7oT
— 2017 National Champions (@UCF_Football) January 28, 2018
Alabama running back Damien Harris had something to say about that on Sunday night:
These pictures are live! Where can i find one with y’all holding the trophy? https://t.co/eo4O6daenL
— Damien Harris (@DHx34) January 29, 2018
The tweet went viral and picked up more than 27,000 retweets as of Tuesday.
i been silent for too long lol
— Damien Harris (@DHx34) January 29, 2018
Harris ran for 1,000 yards on 7.4 yards per carry and 11 touchdowns for Alabama in 2017. He will be returning for his senior season with the Crimson Tide with another chance to win a national championship.
