en-us SportSpyder - The Latest UCF Knights Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/news A depleted roster faces a steep climb as Alonza Barnett III battles back for a high-stakes showdown against the undefeated Cougars and their powerhouse rushing attack. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:55:21 GMT MatthewFeldman https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58403156 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58403156 false false The UCF Knights' Wednwsday player avability report remains crowded ahead of the their Homecoming game against No. 2 BYU. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:04 GMT Bryson Turner https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58401446 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58401446 false false Leading the Knights with two sacks, the junior defensive tackle is transforming into a backfield menace as UCF prepares to test its pass rush against top-ranked BYU. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:32:11 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58400530 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58400530 false false UCF Football was off last week, but one look at the team’s injury report for BYU on Saturday could fool you. The Knights listed 10 players, including starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III and freshman running back Taevion Swing (162 yards), as questionable or worse on Thursday. Another six players – 4 defense, 1 offense, 1 […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:15:25 GMT Conner Becker https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58398956 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58398956 false false UCF defensive coordinator Alex Grinch discussed the Knights’ defensive struggles, fourth-quarter execution and the importance of creating timely turnovers ahead of their Homecoming showdown against No. 2 BYU. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:05:27 GMT Andrew Cherico https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58398855 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58398855 true false The former Osceola High product, who is the Knights’ second-leading rusher on the team, will miss Saturday’s game with an undisclosed injury. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:17:27 GMT Matt Murschel https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58394851 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58394851 false false Keyone Jenkins and the Knights have flashed elite potential, but second-half collapses against ranked rivals threaten their season. Now, they must maintain intensity to shock unbeaten BYU. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:55:32 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58394783 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58394783 false false The Knights’ redshirt junior defensive tackle knows success on the football field could help when it comes to his ultimate goal of supporting his family. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:18:38 GMT Matt Murschel https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58391579 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58391579 false false As the Knights prepare for a massive homecoming upset, Alonza Barnett III nears a return from injury to provide the downfield spark needed to topple the undefeated Cougars. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:04:15 GMT MatthewFeldman https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58389660 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58389660 false false No. 2 BYU heads to Orlando for a Week 8 Big 12 matchup against UCF after one of the biggest wins in program history. The undefeated Cougars are coming off a thrilling 28-24 victory over Notre Dame in Provo, but now must quickly turn the page for a road conference game against the Knights. Can […] Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:47:19 GMT Pete Mundo https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58388556 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58388556 false false After late-game collapses against ranked opponents, the Knights must solve their third-down woes to halt No. 2 BYU’s potent dual-threat attack and protect their home turf. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:10:22 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58388048 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58388048 false false BYU is the highest-ranked team to visit the Bounce House, making Saturday’s game an excellent opportunity for the Knights to make a statement. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:11:09 GMT Matt Murschel https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58386590 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58386590 false false Football Hosts #2 BYU for Homecoming - UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website Javascript is required. The Black and Gold went up 14-7 on a jet sweep to . Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:31:12 GMT https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58387530 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58387530 false false The BYU Cougars had one of their biggest wins in program history last week when they took down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 28-24. As a result of Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:21:50 GMT Iain MacMillan https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58379765 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/58379765 false false