UCF's prior QB transfer targets (that we know of) have committed to other schools - Adrian Martinez to Kansas State, Michael Penix to Washington and Bo Nix to Oregon - so here's a list of available QBs UCF could now be targeting. It's all speculation on my part, but these are players that are rumored to have a level of interest from the staff.
1a.
Casey Thompson (Texas) - During the Frost era, Thompson actually listed UCF among his top schools before committing to Texas. Put up good numbers this year while playing with an injured hand. I would tend to think he's UCF's No. 1 target at this time. Other schools that could be in the mix include TCU, Nebraska and Ole Miss.
1b.
Cameron Ward (Incarnate Word) - He is one of the top available QBs on the board, though there is plenty of competition. Passed for more than 4,600 yards this past season. With Ole Miss striking out on other targets, and knowing Ward visited there before the dead period, maybe they are the favorite?
2.
Emory Jones (Florida) - Not in the portal yet, but announced his intentions a few days ago. Apparently UF is going to allow him to play UCF in the bowl game.
Next Tier:
Chubba Purdy (FSU) - The younger brother of Iowa State QB Brock Purdy, Chubba was No. 3 on the depth chart at FSU behind Jordan Travis and McKenzie Milton. He suffered a collarbone injury in 2020 and then reinjured it later in the season.
Cammon Cooper (Washington State) - He was a highly-rated four-star QB coming out of high school in Utah, but has sparingly played at WSU.
Though not yet announced, a couple notable QBs are rumored to be committing soon - Jake Plummer (Purdue) to Cal and Zach Calzada (Texas A&M) to Pittsburgh.
Maybe there are other QBs that will hit the portal following their bowl games? If UCF was hoping for a first-tier level QB with prior starting experience, the availability is becoming slim.