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Podcast #223 - UCF REWIND: Tre Neal on the 2017 American Championship Game

Former UCF safety Tre Neal discusses the Knights’ wild overtime conference title victory, its aftermath, and his career after UCF

UCF beats Memphis 62-55
Tre Neal
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On this UCF Rewind edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Brian are joined by former UCF safety Tre Neal to look back at the UCF Knights’ 62-55 overtime victory over the Memphis Tigers in the 2017 American Championship Game. Neal recaps the season up to that game, and breaks down every turning point and key play, including his championship-clinching interception.

Neal also discusses the moments after the game when Scott Frost announced his departure for Nebraska. He also gives us the reasons for his transfer to the Cornhuskers as a grad student, and what he’s up to now.

Audio clips courtesy ESPN

Listen to the show here!