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Report: UCF Starting Freshman Quarterback Against Cincinnati
Oct 5, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Report: UCF Starting Freshman Quarterback Against Cincinnati

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman  |  Last updated Oct 12, 2024 3:22 PM ET

 The UCF Knights are making a starting quarterback change on Saturday rolling with freshman EJ Colson over K.J. Jefferson.

The Zone's Brandon Kravitz reported the news as the Bearcats get ready to face a brand-new arm. Colson was a three-star recruit at 6-1, 200 pounds and 247Sport's Stephen Leonard noted he is the youngest UCF quarterback ever to start at 17 years old.

247Sports had him ranked 64th in the Class of 2025 before he joined the 2024 crew. It appears to be an outright benching for Jefferson.

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This article first appeared on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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