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The UCF Knights took care of business against Mercer on Wednesday in Addition Financial Arena, 81-63, to extend their active winning streak to eight games.

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UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 17

UCF Hires New Defensive Backs Coach

The UCF Knights are bringing in North Dakota State's Will Johnson to be their new defensive backs coach, per CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz on Wednesday morning.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 17

UCF Hoops Vs. Mercer: Preview and Odds

Venue: Addition Financial Arena (Orlando, Florida) Tip-off: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:00 p.m. EST TV/Streaming: ESPN+ (Play-by-Play: Austin Lyon, Analyst: Mike O'Donnell) Radio: FM 96.9 FM / AM 740 (Play-by-Play: Marc Daniels) Live Twitter/X Updates: @itsBrysonTurner and @UCFKnightsOnSI Odds: UCF is a 14.5-point favorite, according to DraftKings.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 15

UCF Starting Offensive Lineman Reportedly Entering Transfer Portal

A new crop of UCF Knights players have announced their plans to enter the transfer portal, or have them reported, on Monday. As of the time this article is published, 13 total Knights are set to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 15

The UCF Knights 2025 Transfer Portal Report Card: Linebackers

UCF Knights coach Scott Frost marked the first season of his return to Orlando by bringing in nearly 70 new players, many of them from the transfer portal.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 14

The UCF Knights 2025 Transfer Portal Report Card: Offensive Line

UCF Knights coach Scott Frost marked the first season of his return to Orlando by bringing in nearly 70 new players, many of them from the transfer portal.

College Football News / UCF Knights on SI / December 13

UCF Offensive Lineman Confirms Return In 2026

The UCF Knights' assembly of their 2026 offensive line continues as Connor Meadows took to X to confirm his return for his senior season on Saturday afternoon.

Scott Frost News / Larry Brown Sports / December 13

Ex-head coach Scott Frost files multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Nebraska

Former Huskers head football coach Scott Frost has launched a legal battle against the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

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UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 13

Three More Players UCF Can't Let Hit The Transfer Portal

Despite the transfer portal's official opening still being weeks away, nine UCF Knights players have entered the transfer portal. However, on the other side of the decision, four Knights, including one of our top three players, who UCF couldn't let hit the transfer portal from last week, have announced their plans to return to Orlando in 2026.

College Football News / UCF Knights on SI / December 12

Change of Plan: Former UCF Defensive Backs Coach Heading To Florida

Former UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris is now joining the coaching staff of the Florida Gators, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz on Friday night.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 12

The UCF Knights 2025 Transfer Portal Report Card: Running Backs

UCF Knights coach Scott Frost marked the first season of his return to Orlando by bringing in nearly 70 new players, many of them from the transfer portal.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 10

The UCF Knights 2025 Transfer Portal Report Card: Defensive Tackles

UCF Knights coach Scott Frost marked the first season of his return to Orlando by bringing in nearly 70 new players, many of them from the transfer portal.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 10

UCF Position Coach Hired By Florida State

The UCF Knights are set to have another position coach vacancy to fill this offseason. UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris is expected to get hired to the same position, or a similar one, at Florida State, per reports from ESPN's Pete Thamel, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and 247 Sports' Zach Blostein on Wednesday morning.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 9

UCF Defensive Tackle Reportedly Entering Transfer Portal

UCF Knights defensive tackle John Walker is reportedly entering the transfer portal, per On3's Hayes Fawcett on Tuesday afternoon. Walker marks the ninth UCF player, and second regular starter from the Knights this season, to have their plans to enter the transfer portal reported.

John Walker News / Heartland College Sports / December 9