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 […]
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 […]
Shaquem Griffin Picked in 5th Round By Seahawks, Reunited With Brother
Written by Tyler Pastorius One of the most unique and emotional stories in this year’s NFL draft has a great ending but begins a great new, chapter for his career. Shaquem Griffin will be reunited with his twin brother Shaquill Griffin in the emerald city as the Seattle Seahawks selected Shaquem in the fifth round, […]
Mike Hughes Heads to Minnesota with 30th Pick in 2018 NFL Draft
Written by – Tyler Pastorius The Minnesota Vikings look to add to a bolstering defense by selecting the 5’10” 189-pound cornerback from the University of Central Florida, Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round. With a strong core already at in the secondary with Anderson Sendejo, Harrison Smith, and Xavier Rhodes, Mike […]
Josh Heupel Era Begins As UCF Unveils National Championship Signage at Spring Game
Orlando, FL- The Josh Heupel era has begun at UCF as fans were introduced to their new head coach for the first time at Spectrum Stadium in a showcase spring game that finished in a 17-14 score. Prior to kickoff, the Knights unveiled signage at the Stadium for their claimed 2017 National Championship, as they […]