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Sep 2, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) warms up before the game against the Boise State Broncos at Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Former UCF Knight Dillon Gabriel is finally seeing his NFL dream come true

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Orlando's hometown hero RJ Harvey will be a handful for every single AFC West team

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Fan favorite UCF quarterback plans to enter the spring transfer portal

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Darius Johnson sends UCF to College Basketball Crown Championship with legacy game

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Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights guard Keyshawn Hall (4) shoots a three pointer over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Toby Okani (5) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

UCF basketball accepts invite to College Basketball Crown Tournament

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

RJ Harvey shines among running backs in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine

AAC Championship - Memphis v Central Florida

UCF softball drops first of two games on Day 1 at the Clearwater Invitational

Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team running back RJ Harvey of UCF (22) runs after a catch during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Full list of UCF players invited to the2025 NFL Combine

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Nov 23, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Dylan Rizk (10) hands the ball off to running back RJ Harvey (7) against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Scott Frost and the UCF Knights officially have their 2025 football schedule

Nov 2, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Mel Kiper Jr. gives RJ Harvey high praise as an underrated player in the NFL Draft

Sep 2, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) passes the ball against the Boise State Broncos during the second quarter at Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel pays homage to where he got his CFB start

Nov 29, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Utah Utes at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Every UCF Knight that has accepted their Reese's Senior Bowl invite

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Indiana's Tayven Jackson (2) passes during the Indiana versus Washington football game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 26, 2024.

Scott Frost brings in a quarterback from a College Football Playoff team

Aug 29, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) looks to pass during the first quarter against the New Hampshire Wildcats at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

There has been a lot of talk about KJ Jefferson's arm and it literally has yet to be seen

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

KJ Jefferson continues to be noticed by watch lists, adds Davey O'Brien to the list

Sep 16, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn looks on during the first quarter against the Villanova Wildcats at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

UCF football recruiting: 2025 commit tracker and predictions

UCF v Kansas

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The NCAA Tournament isn't out of reach for UCF basketball just yet

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Mar 13, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; UCF Knights guard Jaylin Sellers (24) reacts after a play during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

UCF basketball rounds out team with new JUCO transfers with insane stats

Mar 9, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; UCF Knights guard Darius Johnson (3) controls the ball during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

UCF basketball officially knows their conference opponents for year two in the Big 12

Jul 13, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn is interviewed during the Big 12 football media day at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

UCF saw the writing on the wall and knew they needed to get to the Power 5 fast

Aug 31, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn walks the sideline during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports battle for the ball

How the House vs. NCAA settlement will affect UCF in the future

Women's Basketball

Jan 1, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) is sacked by Central Florida Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin (18) in the second quarter in the 2018 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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Two of UCF's most beloved alumni named to first-ever Big 12 Alumni Council

UCF Knights guard Kaitlin Peterson (3) moves around Oklahoma Sooners forward Kiersten Johnson (5) during the second half of an NCAA Women's Basketball game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Oklahoma won 69-52.

UCF Women's Basketball

UCF women's basketball officially have their 2024-2025 Big 12 opponents

Sep 3, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights mascot, Knightro, waves a flag against the FIU Golden Panthers at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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Every UCF fan knows Knightro is the best mascot, but how does he rank in the Big 12?

Sep 30, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn and team run onto the field before the game against the Baylor Bears at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

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Every UCF fan has taken part in at least one of these beloved Knights traditions