PHOENIX, Ariz. — They say home is where the heart is, but for one Arizona man, his heart will always belong to Knight Nation.

Chris Fleming is the chairman of the Phoenix UCF alumni chapter, and he's been very clear: Their contingency in the desert has been loud since the Knights' last trip to the Fiesta Bowl in 2014.

Since that victory over Baylor, the UCF brand has continued to grow.

"You see a lot more people here wearing UCF gear going into restaurants. A lot of people recognize who we are now, so when we're out and about, people will say 'hey, national champions,' or 'hey, undefeated,' so with that brand, it is growing out here," Fleming said.

Now, as the Knights prepare to take on LSU on New Year's Day, Fleming and his friends are preparing for a large tailgate party — with a giant "national championship" banner.