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Arrived in Lubbock and my first stop is Evie Mae’s Pit BBQ.
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Arrived in Lubbock and my first stop is Evie Mae’s Pit BBQ.
Arrived in Lubbock and my first stop is Evie Mae’s Pit BBQ.
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Arrived in Lubbock and my first stop is Evie Mae’s Pit BBQ.
PREVIEW: #UCF's Phillip Dunnam, fresh off a 3-interception performance, hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend's matchup with Texas Tech.
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UCF’s Dunnam, coming off 3-interception game, eyes repeat performance at Texas Tech
The safety had a program-best three interceptions in the Knights’ 30-27 loss to Houston last week, but hopes to carry that confidence with him to Texas Tech.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
PREVIEW: #UCF's Phillip Dunnam, fresh off a 3-interception performance, hopes to carry that momentum into this weekend's matchup with Texas Tech.
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#UCF vs Texas Tech preview box with kickoff time, TV, betting odds, weather and key things to watch.
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Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to UCF Knights vs. Texas Tech
The Knights travel to Texas Tech, hoping to avoid an eighth straight road loss.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#UCF vs Texas Tech preview box with kickoff time, TV, betting odds, weather and key things to watch.
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I caught up with @nathangiese.bsky.social of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal to get an insider look at Texas Tech leading into Saturday's #UCF game.
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Scouting the opponent: Five questions about Texas Tech ahead of UCF matchup
The Knights travel to Lubbock this Saturday for a crucial showdown with the Red Raiders, who lead the Big 12 standings heading into the weekend.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I caught up with @nathangiese.bsky.social of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal to get an insider look at Texas Tech leading into Saturday's #UCF game.
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Themus Fulks and Jamichael Stillwell played together at Milwaukee last season, but the pair chose to reunite at #UCF this season, embracing a new challenge with the Knights.
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Themus Fulks, Jamichael Stillwell embracing new roles with Knights
The former Milwaukee standouts landed with the Knights in the offseason as transfers, helping with building chemistry on a team full of newcomers.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Themus Fulks and Jamichael Stillwell played together at Milwaukee last season, but the pair chose to reunite at #UCF this season, embracing a new challenge with the Knights.
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#UCF saw multiple players exit Friday's loss to Houston with an injury. How healthy are the Knights heading into their road showdown on Saturday?
Also, is it Davi time?
That and more in my 5 burning questions.
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Also, is it Davi time?
That and more in my 5 burning questions.
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UCF Q&A: How healthy will Knights be at Texas Tech after ‘having to borrow people for practice’?
The Knights were banged up following the loss to Houston last Friday and how healthy they’ll be for Texas Tech remains a mystery.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#UCF saw multiple players exit Friday's loss to Houston with an injury. How healthy are the Knights heading into their road showdown on Saturday?
Also, is it Davi time?
That and more in my 5 burning questions.
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Also, is it Davi time?
That and more in my 5 burning questions.
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It may not be what some want to hear right now, but #UCF HC Scott Frost is preaching patience despite the recent stumbles by the Knights.
“When you go into a process like this, you can’t ever assume it’s going to be easy. Nothing worth having is ever easy."
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“When you go into a process like this, you can’t ever assume it’s going to be easy. Nothing worth having is ever easy."
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UCF remains focused on the overall process despite recent stumbles
Coach Scott Frost said that while it hasn’t been easy for the Knights, he believes the team is still on track and better days will be ahead.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It may not be what some want to hear right now, but #UCF HC Scott Frost is preaching patience despite the recent stumbles by the Knights.
“When you go into a process like this, you can’t ever assume it’s going to be easy. Nothing worth having is ever easy."
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“When you go into a process like this, you can’t ever assume it’s going to be easy. Nothing worth having is ever easy."
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RECAP: #UCF runs out of gas late as Houston snaps space game streak.
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UCF runs out of gas late as Houston snaps space game streak
The Knights saw their eight-game winning streak in the space game end as the Cougars outscored them 17-3 in the second half.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:26 AM
RECAP: #UCF runs out of gas late as Houston snaps space game streak.
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I caught up with @joseph-duarte.bsky.social to get an insider look at Houston leading into Friday's #UCF game.
Here is our scouting report for the Cougars.
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Here is our scouting report for the Cougars.
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Scouting the opponent: Five questions about Houston ahead of UCF matchup
The Knights are set to face off against the Cougars in the space game on Friday.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I caught up with @joseph-duarte.bsky.social to get an insider look at Houston leading into Friday's #UCF game.
Here is our scouting report for the Cougars.
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Here is our scouting report for the Cougars.
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#UCF has faced some quality quarterbacks this season and faces another one in Houston's Conner Weigman. What the Knights think of the Cougar QB and more in my weekly Q&A.
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UCF Q&A: What challenge does Houston’s Conner Weigman present?
The Knights have already faced some of the better quarterbacks in the Big 12 and will get another chance against the Cougars’ signal caller on Friday.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#UCF has faced some quality quarterbacks this season and faces another one in Houston's Conner Weigman. What the Knights think of the Cougar QB and more in my weekly Q&A.
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RECAP: #UCF hoops survives pesky Hofstra to earn season-opening win.
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UCF hoops survives pesky Hofstra to earn season-opening win
The Knights went to the free throw line 36 times, connecting on 22 shots to start the season with a win.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
RECAP: #UCF hoops survives pesky Hofstra to earn season-opening win.
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#UCF coach Scott Frost isn't ready to panic after the Knights' enigmatic 30-3 loss at Baylor on Saturday.
"We’re going to continue to work as hard as we can to get the guys ready and never panic."
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"We’re going to continue to work as hard as we can to get the guys ready and never panic."
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UCF football remains resolute despite enigmatic loss at Baylor
Knights coach Scott Frost said the team hasn’t hit the panic button after its offensive struggles on Saturday against the Bears, not with Houston on deck.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#UCF coach Scott Frost isn't ready to panic after the Knights' enigmatic 30-3 loss at Baylor on Saturday.
"We’re going to continue to work as hard as we can to get the guys ready and never panic."
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"We’re going to continue to work as hard as we can to get the guys ready and never panic."
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We caught up with #UCF AD Terry Mohajir before the Baylor game.
He discussed the culture change he has seen in the program since the return of coach Scott Frost and how the athletic department is looking to be more proactive in the changing climate.
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He discussed the culture change he has seen in the program since the return of coach Scott Frost and how the athletic department is looking to be more proactive in the changing climate.
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UCF athletic director sees change in football culture under coach Scott Frost
Knights’ AD Terry Mohajir is encouraged by what he’s seen out of the football program since the return of coach Scott Frost.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We caught up with #UCF AD Terry Mohajir before the Baylor game.
He discussed the culture change he has seen in the program since the return of coach Scott Frost and how the athletic department is looking to be more proactive in the changing climate.
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He discussed the culture change he has seen in the program since the return of coach Scott Frost and how the athletic department is looking to be more proactive in the changing climate.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Hours before kickoff, #UCF coach Scott Frost believed his team was ready to face Baylor. But after a perplexing 30-3 loss to the Bears, he couldn't hide the frustration.
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UCF drops seventh straight road game with loss at Baylor
The Knights fell behind 20-0 to the Bears in the first half and never were able to recover in the loss.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hours before kickoff, #UCF coach Scott Frost believed his team was ready to face Baylor. But after a perplexing 30-3 loss to the Bears, he couldn't hide the frustration.
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Gorgeous morning here in Waco at McLane Stadium for today’s #UCF-Baylor game.
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Gorgeous morning here in Waco at McLane Stadium for today’s #UCF-Baylor game.
PREVIEW: #UCF enters crucial stretch with postseason hopes on the line.
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UCF enters crucial stretch with postseason hopes on the line
The Knights travel to Baylor on Saturday, needing to win two of their remaining five games to be eligible for the postseason for the first time since 2023.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
PREVIEW: #UCF enters crucial stretch with postseason hopes on the line.
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American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson famously wrote that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.
For #UCF guard Riley Kugel, that journey has been a winding road filled with challenges. Kugel is looking forward to the latest with the Knights.
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For #UCF guard Riley Kugel, that journey has been a winding road filled with challenges. Kugel is looking forward to the latest with the Knights.
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Orlando’s Riley Kugel eager to prove at UCF after missing out on Gators championship
The Orlando native won a state title at Dr. Phillips, but his uneven college career had stops at Florida and Mississippi State before landing with UCF.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson famously wrote that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey.
For #UCF guard Riley Kugel, that journey has been a winding road filled with challenges. Kugel is looking forward to the latest with the Knights.
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For #UCF guard Riley Kugel, that journey has been a winding road filled with challenges. Kugel is looking forward to the latest with the Knights.
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Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to #UCF Knights vs. Baylor.
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Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to UCF Knights vs. Baylor
Game time, TV network, betting odds and three things to watch for Saturday’s game against UCF and Baylor.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to #UCF Knights vs. Baylor.
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I caught up with @byzachsmith.bsky.social to get an insider look at Baylor leading into Saturday's #UCF game.
Here is our scouting report for the Bears.
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Here is our scouting report for the Bears.
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Scouting the opponent: 5 questions about Baylor ahead of UCF matchup
A scouting report for the Knights’ upcoming football game brought to you by Zane Smith, reporter for the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I caught up with @byzachsmith.bsky.social to get an insider look at Baylor leading into Saturday's #UCF game.
Here is our scouting report for the Bears.
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Here is our scouting report for the Bears.
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#UCF Q&A: Can the Knights get over their road woes at Baylor? How has recruiting gone and what is the health of the team?
That and more in this week's 5 burning questions:
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That and more in this week's 5 burning questions:
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UCF Q&A: Can the Knights get over their road woes at Baylor?
The Knights are 3-10 away from the Bounce House since 2023, losing six straight games heading into their weekend showdown at Baylor.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#UCF Q&A: Can the Knights get over their road woes at Baylor? How has recruiting gone and what is the health of the team?
That and more in this week's 5 burning questions:
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That and more in this week's 5 burning questions:
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