UCF has chip on shoulder as it prepares for opener vs. New Hampshire

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After a successful 10-year run in the American Athletic Conference, UCF endured some growing pains last season during its first year in the Big 12.

The Knights are hoping to take a step in the right direction in 2024, beginning with Thursday's home matchup against FCS foe New Hampshire in Orlando, Fla.

UCF won at least nine games in five of its final six seasons in the AAC,