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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.

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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

UCF’s Defense Just Lost a Massive Piece to Transfer Portal

UCF is about to take a hit on the defensive front, with starting lineman John Walker planning to enter the transfer portal. This one’s going to sting a little more than usual.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 9

The UCF Knights 2025 Transfer Portal Report Card: EDGEs

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 8

UCF Coach Invited To Coaches Leadership Institute

UCF Knights defensive backs coach Brandon Harris is hitting the books this offseason, at least for a day. On Monday morning, Harris was one of 35 coaches

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / December 8

OPINION: Why The UCF Knights Declined A Bowl Game

The UCF Knights declined a bowl bid on Sunday, according to On3's Brett McMurphy. Despite finishing its season at 5-7, UCF had the chance to accept a bowl invitational thanks to three teams that were eligible, Notre Dame, Kansas State and Iowa State, all declining their invitations.