For the second time in three seasons, Dave Aranda faced one of the biggest challenges during four weeks of preparations for LSU’s date with Central Florida in the Fiesta Bowl.

Just like the Tigers’ matchup with Louisville two years ago in the Citrus Bowl, Aranda’s defense will be tested by a prolific offense when No. 11 LSU and No. 8 UCF meet at noon Tuesday in Glendale, Arizona.

UCF might have a new quarterback in redshirt freshman Darriel Mack, who took over when star McKenzie Milton suffered a season-ending leg injury on Nov. 17, but the Knights’ up-tempo offense hasn’t slowed down.