No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title game

UCF running back RJ Harvey (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida wide receiver Holden Willis (23) tries to put a move on UCF defensive back Divaad Wilson (9) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

UCF wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) is stopped by South Florida safety Will Jones II after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) celebrates with tight end Alec Holler (82) after scoring on a 64-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs 64-yards for a touchdown against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

UCF defensive back Justin Hodges (12) dives on a fumble by South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown (17) runs past UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)