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UCF Knights may have easier schedule for 2026 football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

UCF Knights may have easier schedule for 2026 football season
Summary

The UCF Knights football team is projected to have one of the easier schedules in major college football for the 2026 season, ranking seventh according to USA TODAY. They will face two ranked opponents: No. 24 Houston on October 3 and No. 15 BYU on October 24. Last season, UCF finished with a 5-7 record and struggled on the road, going 0-5. The Knights aim to improve after winning only seven conference games since joining the Big 12 in 2023.

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  • •UCF's 2026 schedule includes games against Houston and BYU.
  • •Knights struggled last season with a 5-7 record.
  • •Team has not won an away game since joining the Big 12 in 2023.
  • •UCF plays at Pittsburgh before hosting BYU.
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  • 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Easy schedule? USA TODAY thinks UCF football could 'recapture some magic'
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The UCF Knights will face two teams ranked in the Preseason Coaches Poll: Houston and BYU.

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