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UCF is on track to sign their best recruiting class in school history. The group of 19 commitments, including eight four-star players, currently ranks No. 17 nationally and No. 1 in the Big 12.

Taevion Swint started it all.

The Osceola running back committed more than a year ago in April 2023, announcing his decision following UCF's spring game. He returned last month for his official visit during Bounce House Weekend.

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This is coming way out of left field... did not expect this name at all. But a source connected to the search claims this is the AD candidate targeted by UCF President Dr. Alexander Cartwright and should be official soon:

Arkansas State AD Terry Mohajir


This is the "surprise" candidate being whispered. The other finalists were Auburn AD Allen Greene and Buffalo AD Mark Alnutt.

I'm thankful for all the true UCF fans. Thank you for showing up, for cheering your hearts out, and for being part of something bigger than wins and losses. Yes, we all want the team to succeed, and it’s frustrating when things don’t go our way. But being a fan is about so much more than the scoreboard. It’s about those six or seven Saturdays each year when we come together—family, friends, even strangers—to share something special. Those moments in the Bounce House, the cheering, the chants, the excitement of game day—those are what we remember long after the season ends.

I feel bad for those who say they’re not renewing their tickets because they’re missing the real point. Players and coaches will come and go. Some seasons will be amazing; others might be tough. But the experience—the tailgates, the traditions, the energy of the crowd—that’s what makes it all worth it. Don’t let a disappointing season take that away from you. Those moments in the stadium create memories that last far beyond the wins and losses. For that, I’m grateful. Charge On! 🖤💛

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. What are we thankful for today?

I am blessed with a wonderful family. I have been married to my best friend for 31 years. We have two young adult daughters who are doing great and are both getting married next year. We actually like both of their fiancé’s too.😀. I still have both parents at 57, who will be spending Thanksgiving with us. We have everything that we need and love a very comfortable life. I do not take any of it for granted.

Some friends and I were talking and the topic of who is the best coach in college football today. I will say, many had a hard time with saying more than 1. After some of the key retirements, departures for the NFL, and lack of success at new locations. Is there an active GOAT or GOATS?

Second Question. If Money wasn’t an option. What current HC would you love to have at UCF?

Nine teams are in contention for the Big 12 Title Game.

From the league office, here are the current tiebreaker scenarios from the league office.

Entering Week 14, nine teams are still in contention for the Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship.

The following details tiebreaking scenarios for ties among teams with 7-2 Big 12 records:

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GAME INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Addition Financial Arena; Orlando, Fla.
TV: ESPN+
Talent: Drew Fellios (PxP), BJ Taylor (Analyst)
Radio: FM 96.9/AM 740 The Game
Talent: Marc Daniels (PxP), Taylor Young (Analyst)
Live Stats: Click Here

Here's wishing you all a safe and joyous Thanksgiving, the most iconic Christian holiday without any semblance of pagan origins ('tree spirits' excepted).

God bless!

So tired of of the SEC shills doing their best to brainwash fans and promote the SEC. I hope ANY program, other than SEC, wins the CFP.

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Welcome to The Knighted One’s Podcast, Episode number 65!! We are the ONLY podcast that features a former UCF National Champion, a former UCF radio host, an ESPN Analyst and Hoops Player, a INfamous rapper, Our Resident Influencer, and an IG star, shooting the breeze, talking UCF Sports. Remember to like and follow us Youtube, IG, and check out the 70+ teams and conferences on the College Huddle.

This week we return from our show's unintended BYE Week and breakdown a cold-hard loss in West Virginia, discuss the legacies some of our seniors leave behind this season as they declare for the draft, and Roger & Tre put their two cents in on what the offseason might look like.


Please comment for subjects that we should cover in our Intern Re-Education segment!

Go Knights! and Charge On!


Introductions
UCF Football - 00:03:15
- The Bowl Streak Ends
- RJ & Kobe, Two Knight Legacies
- Had All The Pieces, Couldn't Solve The Puzzle
- Draft Stock Watch
- Gus Ain't Goin
- Full Rebuild Mode
- Tre Plays AD
- Who Does The Portal Favor?
- Gus Has To Let Go of The Reins
- We Need To Coordinate Some Coordinators
- How Do We Look In The BIG12 Now?
- Waiting For Our Breakout SZN
- UTAH Expectations
- Score Predictions
- Roger Makes His Own Rules Again
Hoopin' N' Hollerin' - 01:03:53
- No Luck At All In West Virginia
- Baking Turnovers In The 2nd Half
- If at First You Don't Succeed, Stop Shooting That Shot
- Knights V Refs
- Improving Tourney Chances
Listener Love - 01:20:59
- A Big Time Shout Out To a Long Time Listener
- The Spark That Never Lit
- We're a Football School!
- Lotta Problems & a Lotta Gus
- Gotta Keep The Foot On The Throttle
Final Thoughts - 01:50:38

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Welcome to The Knighted One’s Podcast, Episode number 65!! We are the ONLY podcast that features a former UCF National Champion, a former UCF radio host, an ESPN Analyst and Hoops Player, a INfamous rapper, Our Resident Influencer, and an IG star, shooting the breeze, talking UCF Sports. Remember to like and follow us Youtube, IG, and check out the 70+ teams and conferences on the College Huddle.

This week we return from our show's unintended BYE Week and breakdown a cold-hard loss in West Virginia, discuss the legacies some of our seniors leave behind this season as they declare for the draft, and Roger & Tre put their two cents in on what the offseason might look like.


Please comment for subjects that we should cover in our Intern Re-Education segment!

Go Knights! and Charge On!


Introductions
UCF Football - 00:03:15
- The Bowl Streak Ends
- RJ & Kobe, Two Knight Legacies
- Had All The Pieces, Couldn't Solve The Puzzle
- Draft Stock Watch
- Gus Ain't Goin
- Full Rebuild Mode
- Tre Plays AD
- Who Does The Portal Favor?
- Gus Has To Let Go of The Reins
- We Need To Coordinate Some Coordinators
- How Do We Look In The BIG12 Now?
- Waiting For Our Breakout SZN
- UTAH Expectations
- Score Predictions
- Roger Makes His Own Rules Again
Hoopin' N' Hollerin' - 01:03:53
- No Luck At All In West Virginia
- Baking Turnovers In The 2nd Half
- If at First You Don't Succeed, Stop Shooting That Shot
- Knights V Refs
- Improving Tourney Chances
Listener Love - 01:20:59
- A Big Time Shout Out To a Long Time Listener
- The Spark That Never Lit
- We're a Football School!
- Lotta Problems & a Lotta Gus
- Gotta Keep The Foot On The Throttle
Final Thoughts - 01:50:38

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When UCF hired Gus Malzahn before the 2021 season, we were making around $8M in revenue share from the AAC. Total UCFAA revenue for FY ended 6/30/22 was $69M.

In FYs ended 6/30/24 and 6/30/25, we got a half share of Big 12 revenue, or about $20M per year. Total revenue budget for FY ended 6/30/25 is $97M.....up 40% in three years.

For FY ended 6/30/26, our full B12 rev share should grow to around $41M. Total UCFAA budget should be around $120M.....up 73% in four years.

Yes, the House settlement for profit sharing will be an added expense (maximum is $20.5M for year 1, I believe)....

Yes, salaries and expenses have grown....

Yes, we have ambitious plans to improve facilities....

But, you can't tell me we can't find $12M paid out now through 2028 to change the downward trajectory of this program.

Anyone want two tickets to game today? 107 Row P on Aisle

It's time to crack a drink open!!


Everyone be safe!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

May as well get this started. I see no way Tik Tok Terry keeps his job long-term after the Gus extension debacle. Let’s look at some quick highlights of TTT’s tenure here:

-Killed all football momentum by hiring (and inexplicably giving an extension with a crippling buyout) to the worst in-game coach in America in Gus
-0 men’s basketball tournament appearances
-Completely embarrassed himself and the baseball program with the Joe Girardi debacle
-A grand total of one bowl win and zero conference championships
-Let our best coach in coach Abe walk out the door and replaced her with a coach who has run that program into the ground too
-Terrible game day experience (what will the health department shut down this week?)
-Cried poor a million times

Will he go down as the worst athletic director in UCF history? I know GOL was the AD for a few weeks and that was a train wreck but I still say this is worst.

Hopefully our next AD is here soon. I don’t see how they can be any worse.

From Cartwright

Good morning,

I want to give you a heads up that today will be announcing the hiring of vice president and director of athletics Terry Mohajir (pronounced MO-HODGE-ER), who is the ideal leader to build on our momentum and take our program to the next level.

Formerly Arkansas State University’s vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics, Terry is one of 13 members of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, and he was named one of the top five non-Power 5 athletic directors in the nation by Stadium.

Terry is a high-energy leader who has demonstrated success in raising a school’s national profile by hiring high-quality coaches and developing outstanding facilities that enhance the experiences of student-athletes, fans and donors. Most importantly, he cares deeply about student-athletes’ success in competition, in the classroom and after they graduate.

We will be announcing Terry’s hiring later this morning to all of Knight Nation. You are invited to watch our introductory news conference via YouTube at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. You can watch it here:https://youtu.be/BOhGtIy4rmI

Terry says, “I’m excited for the opportunity to build on the tremendous momentum UCF’s talented student-athletes, coaches and staff have established with the enthusiastic support of Knight Nation and so many generous donors. There’s no doubt in my mind that together we will continue to construct the best athletics program in the country by providing exceptional resources and services to our students. I’m ready to charge on with Knight Nation.”

Terry’s first job at UCF will be to hire a head football coach, and he has already started that process. He is known for hiring innovative, offensive-minded coaches.

While at Arkansas State, Terry’s accomplishments include:

• The school’s football team winning four Sun Belt Conference championships and playing in a bowl game every year in his first eight seasons. Overall, the Red Wolves have won 25 conference titles in all sports during his tenure.

• More than $90 million in facility enhancements, including new premium football seating areas, new tennis courts, a new outdoor track and a state-of-the-art operations center for all student-athletes that houses an auditorium, training area, weight room, locker rooms and a lounge. The operations center was funded entirely with $29 million in private money.

• Delivering on a guarantee that every student-athlete who graduates earns a job or admission to graduate school. The Red Wolves have achieved the 100 percent guarantee every year since the initiative’s inception six years ago.

I hope you will join me in welcoming Terry, his wife, Julie, and their three children, Maria, Molly and Marco, to Knight Nation.

Go Knights, and Charge On!

Alex

Alexander N. Cartwright, Ph.D.
President
University of Central Florida
ucf.edu

Sorry in advance for the new thread in a sea of new threads after a loss.

However, can someone tell me what kind of team we are trying to be? Obviously, our defense blows (500+ yards tonight). The defense cannot get a stop when they need it, not particularly good on 3rd down, wears down very easily (conditioning issue?) We have known that for 2+ years. We aren't a physical team at all. Clearly, we can't pass and don't have a sophisticated passing attack. We can run the ball, occasionally, but is that mostly because RJ Harvey is so good? RJ Harvey easily our best player right now and it's not even close. We don't go 'fast' like we used to. In a lot of ways, we go really slow now. We make endless substitutions and are always up against the play clock. We don't appear to be a disciplined team. If you are an opposing team, other than 'stop RJ Harvey', what do you fear when playing UCF?

What is our identity? What are we trying to be here? I can't even figure it out.

I lean more and more towards leave on his own terms. It feels like we would have to go 3-9 or worse next year for him to even be considered being given the boot. Maybe I'm wrong and that lower buyout in 2025 would be the difference. Quite frankly, I don't wish for losses either, I just think 6-6 or 7-5 peak next year with him in charge. If he played out the contract, 8-4 peak. If you are okay with that, we are not the same. Only scenario I could even see a Big 12 title under Gus: if he has an RJ Harvey-level QB and an RJ-level WR and maybe an RJ-level edge rusher. That's big NIL dollars and also the wins would assume better game management, play-calling, health, and the ball bouncing our way. Anyways, like it or not, this is where we appear to stand. What say you?

First must win against Utah.

#22 in APR which determines who gets bowls out of 5-7 teams if not enough teams make a bowl game.

Teams above us not at bowl eligibility and with 4/5 wins. 3 win teams with 2 games left also listed

Northwestern (4)
Wisconsin (5) would get in above us no matter what
Air Force (3)
Wake Forest (4)
Utah (4)
Auburn (4)

We need Northwestern, Air Force, Wake Forest, Utah (whom we play), and Auburn to lose the remainder of their games. And a lot of 5 win teams to not get to 6.

What are the odds? Not high lmao

Some might have glanced over this thread a s a preview but a lot of Knight Fans can't make it tonight so they are offering them up to Dungeon members.

See thread here:

Thread 'Basketball game today' https://ucf.forums.rivals.com/threads/basketball-game-today.121072/

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The UCF Knights dropped to 4-7 on the 2024 season with a loss at West Virginia. This ensures that UCF will have it's second consecutive losing season, and miss out on a bowl game berth for the first time in 8 years. Head Coach Gus Malzahn and players are disappointed and frustrated with the result and vow to work to finish strong in the season finale.

For West Virginia, the win clinches a bowl game, and Head Coach Neal Brown felt his team gained momentum from the start of the game, which propelled them to victory.

Click here for more ... from the Sons of UCF.

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