en-us SportSpyder - The Latest UCF Knights Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/news From lucky clothing routines to favorite meals and family phone calls, here are some of the conference's most interesting game-day traditions, courtesy of 2026 Big XII Media Days. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:56:26 GMT John Weis https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57230164 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57230164 true false UCF offensive lineman Preston Cushman discusses the Knights' growth under Scott Frost at Big 12 Media Days, opening up about the offensive line's chemistry, stepping into a leadership role, overcoming adversity, and why he believes UCF is ready to compete for championships in 2026. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:55:55 GMT Andrew Cherico https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57230159 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57230159 true false From Super Bowl champions to NFL draft picks, these dominant blockers defined three decades of Knights football, protecting star quarterbacks and anchoring record-breaking offenses in Orlando. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:58:42 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57229705 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57229705 false false After two years of postseason absences and a coaching transition, the Knights must overcome Big 12 hurdles to secure six wins and restore their bowl-game legacy. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:11:38 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57227096 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57227096 false false The UCF Knights were a defining power of the American Conference. However, as members of the Big 12 Conference, UCF’s place among the college football hierarchy has shifted. The Knights are cycling through three-straight sub-.500 seasons, still trying to recapture the successes of yesteryear. To accelerate that progress, UCF turned back to the same head […] Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:22:48 GMT Steve Helwick https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57225702 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57225702 false false UCF defensive back Jayden Bellamy speaks exclusively with Knights247 at Big 12 Media Days about returning to Orlando, embracing a leadership role, building a takeaway-focused defense and why he believes the Knights can compete for a Big 12 championship in 2026. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:17:47 GMT Andrew Cherico https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57222901 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57222901 true false Star transfer Alonza Barnett III brings playoff experience to Orlando, trading James Madison for a culture-driven program designed to revitalize Scott Frost’s high-powered Big 12 offense. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:54:51 GMT MatthewFeldman https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57220709 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57220709 false false From NFL draftees to hometown heroes, discover the elite playmakers who defined three decades of dominance and solidified Orlando as a premier destination for top-tier collegiate talent. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:56:47 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57220222 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57220222 false false Veteran leadership and player-driven discipline are fueling a cultural shift in Orlando, as Scott Frost finds striking parallels between his current roster and the legendary undefeated 2017 team. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:42:07 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57218815 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57218815 false false From Texas to New Jersey, the Knights are casting a wider net to flip elite prospects and secure immediate contributors from talent-rich regions across the country. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:09:08 GMT Demetrius Montero https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57213138 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57213138 false false Kelley, Kittleman to Represent UCF at Big 12 Beyond Borders Program - UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website Javascript is required. Play Fast forward 10 sec. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:13:12 GMT Rocklyn, Taylor, Ryan Ladika https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210936 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210936 false false UCF Athletics, iHeartMedia Orlando Extend Partnership Through 2034-35 - UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website Javascript is required. Play Fast forward 10 sec. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:03:55 GMT Adam Widman https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210850 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210850 false false Boasting the Big 12’s only College Football Playoff experience, transfer Alonza Barnett III brings dual-threat talent and proven leadership to a revamped Knights offense primed for success. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:14:41 GMT MatthewFeldman https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210353 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210353 false false With Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly NFL-bound, the Knights must replace the prolific starters with several familiar faces and a few transfers. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:43:56 GMT Matt Murschel https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210047 https://sportspyder.com/cf/ucf-knights-football/articles/57210047 false false