UCF football announces jersey number changes for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
UCF football has confirmed several jersey number changes ahead of the 2026 season. Defensive starters Horace Lockett and Jayden Bellamy have swapped jersey numbers, with Lockett now wearing 0 and Bellamy taking 1. New additions include transfers like Jonathan Bibbs in number 3 and Josh Derry in number 5. The Knights have also signed 35 transfers and 23 true freshmen, with many athletes reassigned to new numbers. UCF prepares for its season opener against Bethune-Cookman on September 3.
- •Horace Lockett changes from 13 to 0
- •Jayden Bellamy switches from 29 to 1
- •UCF signs 35 transfers and 23 true freshmen
- •Season opener against Bethune-Cookman on September 3
- •Kyle Hicks reassigned from 43 to 44
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Who's that guy? UCF football jersey number changes for 2026 season
"UCF football defensive starters Horace Lockett and Jayden Bellamy swapped shirt numbers ahead of the 2026 season.
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