Photos: UCF goes undefeated with Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win over Auburn

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Photos: UCF goes undefeated with Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win over Auburn

The Auburn Tigers and UCF Knights face off in the 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) looks on as his teammate, UCF Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin (18) holds the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl trophy after the UCF Knights beat the Auburn Tigers, 34-27 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, January 1, 2018. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

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 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 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: Auburn Tigers wide receiver Will Hastings (33) walks off of the field after UCF Knights defensive back Antwan Collier (not pictured) intercepted a pass in the end zone 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 players celebrate after defensive back Antwan Collier (3, third from right) intercepted a pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter of their game 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

01/01/2018 -- Atlanta, GA, - UCF Knights defensive back Antwan Collier (3) celebrates in the end zone after catching an interception 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 defensive back Antwan Collier (3), UCF Knights linebacker Shawn Burgess-Becker (28) and UCF Knights defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) celebrate in the end zone after Collier caught an interception 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 wide receiver Eli Stove (12) strides into the end zone for a touchdown 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

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 Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) runs the ball down the sideline during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn reacts to an officials call during the second quarter of their game against the UCF Knights in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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 Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) leaps to dodge a tackle during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

UCF Knights punter Mac Loudermilk (48) and UCF Knights quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrate after Milton made a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) looks to pass the ball in the pocket during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

UCF Knights defensive back Nevelle Clarke (14) trips up Auburn Tigers wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers (3) as he carries the ball down the field during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

=Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) is sacked by UCF Knights defensive lineman Trysten Hill (9) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the UCF Knights of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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 Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers defensive back Jeremiah Dinson (20) breaks up a pass intended for UCF Knights wide receiver Dredrick Snelson (5) during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

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, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers flags rally up the crowd before Auburn's game against the UCF Knights during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

The Auburn Tigers football team takes the field before the start of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

The UCF Knights marching band performs before the start of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

The Auburn Tigers marching band performs before the start of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

member of the UCF Knights football team holds onto a ball signed by his teammates before the start of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.

Auburn and UCF fans file into Mercedes Benz Stadium before the start of the Peach Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Winds were steady and temperatures were below freezing Monday morning, making access to the stadium a challenge.

The UCF Knights football team enter Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the start of the Peach Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

The field at Mercedes Benz Stadium is prepped before the start of the Peach Bowl , Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.

The UCF Knights enter Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the start of the Peach Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

General view before the game between the UCF Knights and the Auburn Tigers during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Atlanta.

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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

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