UCF coach Gus Malzahn believes a victory over Georgia Tech in Friday night’s Gasparilla Bowl will do more than enable the Knights to finish with a winning record in their first season in a Power 5 conference. It also could be a springboard toward Big 12 championship aspirations in a revamped conference as Texas and Oklahoma move to the SEC next season. And, there's the expansion of the college football playoffs from four to 12 teams. “It will be really good for us,” Malzahn said, “We’re going to do everything in our power to be in that 12-team playoff next year. This bowl game is really important to keep that momentum going,” UCF beat Big 12 runner-up Oklahoma State 45-3, and played then-No. 6 Oklahoma close before losing 31-29. The Knights (6-6) ended the regular season winning three of four. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/college/gasparilla-bowl-matchup/67-cdd9086d-66bd-4cc6-819a-071a409d8261 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay