10. UCF Knights
2023 Record: 6-7 (3-6 in Big 12)
Notable games in 2024: at Florida, BYU, Colorado
Highest vote on KSL Sports ballots: No. 5
Lowest vote on ballots: No. 16
Despite a five-game losing streak, UCF found a way to grind out three wins to reach bowl eligibility last season. The Knights were the only newcomer to reach the Bowl Season.
Now having a year under their belts, is UCF due for a big jump? Possible.
They scored a big win in the Transfer Portal, landing former Arkansas star KJ Jefferson at quarterback. But offense wasn’t the problem last year for the Knights, as they were eighth nationally in total offense, averaging 487 yards per game.
The key to UCF improving in 2024 will be on defense, where they were 122nd in rush defense, allowing opponents 194.3 yards on the ground.
2023 Record: 6-7 (3-6 in Big 12)
Notable games in 2024: at Florida, BYU, Colorado
Highest vote on KSL Sports ballots: No. 5
Lowest vote on ballots: No. 16
Despite a five-game losing streak, UCF found a way to grind out three wins to reach bowl eligibility last season. The Knights were the only newcomer to reach the Bowl Season.
Now having a year under their belts, is UCF due for a big jump? Possible.
They scored a big win in the Transfer Portal, landing former Arkansas star KJ Jefferson at quarterback. But offense wasn’t the problem last year for the Knights, as they were eighth nationally in total offense, averaging 487 yards per game.
The key to UCF improving in 2024 will be on defense, where they were 122nd in rush defense, allowing opponents 194.3 yards on the ground.
