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UCF Knights aim to end bowl drought under coach Scott Frost in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:03 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

UCF Knights aim to end bowl drought under coach Scott Frost in 2026

Summary

The UCF Knights football season kicks off on September 3 against Bethune-Cookman. In his second year, coach Scott Frost seeks to improve an offense that struggled in 2025, where injuries to quarterbacks severely hindered performance. Alonza Barnett III joins from James Madison and is expected to bolster the Knights’ attack. UCF faces significant challenges with a key matchup against BYU and games against Pittsburgh and Colorado later in the season. A focus will be on securing a return to bowl eligibility after two years without postseason play.

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Status Watch

•UCF's season opens September 3 vs. Bethune-Cookman.
•Alonza Barnett III replaces multiple departing quarterbacks.
•The Knights play a key matchup against BYU after a two-week road trip.
•UCF's offense recorded the fourth-fewest points in the Big 12 last season.
•Coach Scott Frost is entering his second season at UCF.

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10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Will UCF football snap bowl drought in 2026? What Scott Frost must do

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The UCF football season kicks off Sept. 3. Can Alonza Barnett come from James Madison and the College Football Playoff to revive the Knights' offense?
— Yahoo Sports

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