| Central Florida (UCF) Knights | |||
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Current season: 2023 Central Florida Knights
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| First season | 1979 | ||
| Athletic director | Terry Mohajir | ||
| Head coach | Gus Malzahn | ||
| 2nd year, 18–9 (.667) | |||
| Home stadium | Spectrum Stadium | ||
| Year built | 2007 | ||
| Stadium capacity | 45,301 | ||
| Stadium surface | Grass | ||
| Location | Orlando, Florida | ||
| League | NCAA Division I (FBS) | ||
| Conference | Big 12 Conference (2023–present) | ||
| Division | Big 12 Conference (2023–present) | ||
| Past conferences | American Athleti Conference (2013-2022) Conference USA (2005–12) Mid-American Conference (2002–04) | ||
| All-time history | |||
| All-time record | 287–226–1 (.559) | ||
| Postseason bowl record | 6–8 (.429) | ||
| Conference titles | 6 (2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018) | ||
| Consensus All-Americans | 1 | ||
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| Colors | Black, Gold, and White
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| Fight song | "Charge On" | ||
| Mascot | Knightro | ||
| Marching band | Marching Knights | ||
| Outfitter | Nike | ||
| Rivals | South Florida Cincinnati | ||
| Website | UCFKnights.com | ||
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights football team, also known as the UCF Knights, represents the University of Central Florida located in Orlando, Florida. The Knights' first football season was in 1979 as an NCAA Division III team and UCF became a 1-A/FBS team in 1996.
Prior to the 2007 season, the team was known as the "Golden Knights".
As of the 2017 regular season, UCF has 243 victories, has won six division championships and six conference championships, and an undefeated season in 2017.
The Knights have made ten postseason appearances since joining the FBS, including winning two major bowls: the 2014 Fiesta Bowl and the 2018 Peach Bowl. The program has produced one Consensus All-American, Kevin Smith in 2007, and three Heisman Trophy candidates, Daunte Culpepper (QB) in 1998, Kevin Smith (RB) in 2007, and McKenzie Milton (QB)[1] in 2017 and 2018. UCF has produced a long line of accomplished NFL players, including Blake Bortles, A.J. Bouye, Kemal Ishmael, Brandon Marshall, Matt Prater, Asante Samuel, and Mike Sims-Walker. UCF has had four first-round picks in the NFL Draft, players in fourteen Super Bowls, and seven pro-bowlers. The Knights' main rivals are the South Florida Bulls.
The Knights are a member of the NCAA FBS Big 12 Conference and play their home games at Spectrum Stadium in Orlando. The Knights are currently coached by Gus Malzahn.
Affiliations[]
- 2023-present - Big 12 Conference
- 2013-2022 - American Athletic Conference (NCAA FBS)
- 2005-2012 - Conference USA (NCAA FBS)
- 2002-2004 - Mid-American Conference (NCAA FBS)
- 1996-2001 - NCAA 1-A independent
- 1990-1995 - NCAA 1-AA independent
- 1982-1989 - NCAA Division II independent
- 1979-1981 - NCAA Division III independent
Logos/Jerseys[]
Seasons[]
2020s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gus Malzahn | |
| 2023 | Gus Malzahn | 6-7 |
| 2022 | Gus Malzahn | 9-5 |
| 2021 | Gus Malzahn | 9-4 |
| 2020 | Josh Heupel | 6-4 |
2010s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2019 | Josh Heupel | 10-3 |
| 2018 | Josh Heupel | 12-1 |
| 2017 | Scott Frost | 13-0 |
| 2016 | Scott Frost | 6-7 |
| 2015 | George O'Leary; Danny Barrett | 0-12 |
| 2014 | George O'Leary | 9-4 |
| 2013 | George O'Leary | 12-1 |
| 2012 | George O'Leary | 10-4 |
| 2011 | George O'Leary | 5-7 |
| 2010 | George O'Leary | 11-3 |
2000s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | George O'Leary | 8-5 |
| 2008 | George O'Leary | 4-8 |
| 2007 | George O'Leary | 10-4 |
| 2006 | George O'Leary | 4-8 |
| 2005 | George O'Leary | 8-5 |
| 2004 | George O'Leary | 0-11 |
| 2003 | Mike Kruczek; Alan Gooch | 3-9 |
| 2002 | Mike Kruczek | 7-5 |
| 2001 | Mike Kruczek | 6-5 |
| 2000 | Mike Kruczek | 7-4 |
1990s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 1999 | Mike Kruczek | 4-7 |
| 1998 | Mike Kruczek | 9-2 |
| 1997 | Gene McDowell | 5-6 |
| 1996 | Gene McDowell | 5-6 |
| 1995 | Gene McDowell | 6-5 |
| 1994 | Gene McDowell | 7-4 |
| 1993 | Gene McDowell | 9-3 |
| 1992 | Gene McDowell | 6-4 |
| 1991 | Gene McDowell | 6-5 |
| 1990 | Gene McDowell | 10-4 |
1980s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 1989 | Gene McDowell | 7-3 |
| 1988 | Gene McDowell | 6-5 |
| 1987 | Gene McDowell | 9-4 |
| 1986 | Gene McDowell | 6-5 |
| 1985 | Gene McDowell | 4-7 |
| 1984 | Lou Saban; Jerry Anderson | 2-9 |
| 1983 | Lou Saban | 5-6 |
| 1982 | Sam Weir | 0-10 |
| 1981 | Don Jonas | 4-6 |
| 1980 | Don Jonas | 4-4-1 |
1970s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 1979 | Don Jonas | 6-2 |
External Links[]
- UCF Knights football article at Wikipedia
- ↑ Romero, Iliana Limón. "UCF QB McKenzie Milton finishes eighth in Heisman Trophy voting", Orlando Sentinel, December 9, 2017. Retrieved on December 29, 2017.