Ed Oliver Named Sporting News Preseason All-American
Houston Cougars Athletic Communications Reigning Outland Trophy winner returns for final season of action at Houston HOUSTON – Named Sports Illustrated’s top player heading into 2018 last week, Houston junior defensive tackle remained in the news on Monday, earning a spot on The Sporting News’ Preseason All-America Team. Monday’s announcement marks a second preseason All-America team for the 2017 […]
UCF’s McKenzie Milton for #HIsman Campaign
UCF Athletic Communications ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – UCF junior quarterback McKenzie Milton finished eighth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2017. At 10:10 a.m. ET Thursday, UCF Athletics began promoting No. 10 as a candidate for the 2018 Heisman. #HIsman Video – https://youtu.be/zNg4fIFuJkU Of the top 10 Heisman Trophy vote-getters from last season, three are returning to […]
UCF FOOTBALL KICKOFF LUNCHEON SET FOR AUGUST 16
UCF Athletic Communications ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) – The 2018 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon is set for Thursday, Aug. 16 at CFE Arena. The annual start to the fall season, as football, soccer, volleyball and cross country get under way, will feature first-year UCF head football coach Josh Heupel and first-year UCF President Dr. Dale Whittaker. Single tickets […]
Four Houston Alums Sign Free Agent Deals
Houston Athletic Communications HOUSTON – In addition to Matthew Adams being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, four members of the Houston Football program have signed free agent contracts with NFL organizations. Quarterback Kyle Allen signed with the Carolina Panthers, and linebacker D’Juan Hines signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, while the San Francisco 49ers signed […]
Jordan Akins: UCF Knight goes to Houston Texans in Third Round
By: Derrick Mack In third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected University of Central Florida tight end Jordan Akins with the 98th overall pick. Originally coming out of high school, Akins decided to play professional baseball after being draft in the third round of the 2010 MLB Draft. After struggling in […]