Cam Fancher News, Rumors, Updates - UCF Knights

Lands with Spartans Fancher will transfer to Michigan State, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Fancher transferred to UCF ahead of the 2025 season, but only played in three games, preserving his eligibility. The former Marshall and Florida Atlantic journeyman has tossed for 5,566 yards, 27 touchdowns and 23 interceptions while rushing for 1,252 yards and nine scores in his career. He'll look to compete for the starting quarterback gig in East Lansing post-Aidan Chiles.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to enter portal Fancher (ribs) is expected to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Fancher can medically redshirt 2025 to maintain his senior year of collegiate eligibility. If the quarterback does transfer colleges, his next team would be No. 4 as a student-athlete. Prior to Central Florida, Fancher was enrolled at both Florida Atlantic and Marshall.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Has broken ribs Fancher is dealing with multiple broken ribs, Chris Boyle of The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports.

Impact Fancher suffered a couple of broken ribs during Week 7 against Cincinnati and hasn't appeared in a game since. The quarterback's availability for Saturday's game against Texas Tech remains unknown. While Fancher has been sidelined, Tayven Jackson has served as UCF's starting quarterback, but Jackson was benched for Davi Belfort for the final drive of the Knights' most recent contest.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Houston Fancher (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game against Houston.

Impact Fancher hasn't played since Week 7 and has been limited to just three games overall this season. His absence means Jacurri Brown will likely operate as the backup behind Tayven Jackson under center.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Fancher (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Fancher will miss his fifth game of the season, including his second in a row, as he continues to battle through an undisclosed injury. Tayven Jackson will start again with Fancher remaining out. Fancher's next chance to play is next Friday versus Houston.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting QB for Week 10 Fancher (undisclosed) will not be the Knights' starting quarterback for their next game Saturday at Baylor, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Once again, the Knights' starting quarterback will be Tayven Jackson. As for Fancher, Murschel indicates that their next game likely includes another DNP. Though doubtful concerning Week 10, the redshirt senior is not out, indicating he may be available then.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson returns from injury to power UCF past West Virginia 45-13

UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson returned from injury to throw for 277 yards and two touchdowns to lead UCF to a 45-13 victory over West Virginia

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

UCF football QB Cam Fancher ruled out for West Virginia game in Big 12 availability report UCF Knights QB Cam Fancher played all 90 snaps at Cincinnati last weekend, but he was ruled out on the Big 12's initial injury report this w...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

UCF quarterback Cam Fancher ruled out for West Virginia game The redshirt senior started last week’s game at Cincinnati, finishing with 330 yards in a 20-11 loss to the Bearcats.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Ruled out Saturday Fancher (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Fancher, who made his return as the starting quarterback in Saturday's loss to Cincinnati, has now been ruled out for Week 8. With Tayven Jackson healthy and Jacurri Brown (shoulder) questionable, it seems likely that Jackson will make his return to the starting lineup with Fancher unavailable.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in return to starting lineup Fancher completed 28 of 49 passes for 222 yards during Saturday's 20-11 loss versus Cincinnati. He also had 20 rushes for 108 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Fancher made his first start since Week 1 Saturday as Tayven Jackson (undisclosed) and Jacuzzi Brown (shoulder) were both dealing with injuries. He played fairly well especially on the ground, rushing for over 100 yards and scoring his team's only touchdown with a three-yard rush late in the fourth quarter. It's unlikely he remains the starter when Tayven Jackson returns, but it's currently unclear when that will be.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in return to starting lineup Fancher completed 28 of 49 passes for 222 yards during Saturday's 20-11 loss versus Cincinnati. He also had 20 rushes for 108 yards with one touchdown.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Sorsby throws 2 TD passes and Cincinnati beats UCF 20-11

Brendan Sorsby passed for 191 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Jeff Caldwell, helping Cincinnati win its fifth straight game, 20-11 over UCF

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

UCF Knights vs. Cinncinati Bearcats Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Starting vs Cincinnati Fancher will start at quarterback in Saturday's matchup versus Cincinnati, per Alex Walker of WFTV.

Impact Fancher is set to make his first start of the season, as Tayven Jackson (undisclosed) and Jacurri Brown (shoulder) are both currently dealing with injuries. Fancher will look to be more efficient passing the ball Saturday than he was during last week's loss versus Kansas, where he completed 8 of 14 passes for just 79 while filing in for Jackson during the second half.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs Cincinnati Fancher will start at quarterback in Saturday's matchup versus Cincinnati, per Alex Walker of WFTV.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in relief Fancher completed 8 of 14 passes for 79 yards during Saturday's 27-20 defeat versus Kansas. He also had seven rushes for 23 yards.

Impact After Tayven Jackson (undisclosed) left the game in the third quarter, and with Jacurri Brown (shoulder) out, Fancher made his return to the field Saturday. He completed 57 percent of his passes for 79 yards and added 23 yards on the ground but he was unable to complete a comeback versus Kansas. His four drives resulted in two punts and two turnovers on downs. With Jackson and Brown's statuses up in the air ahead of Saturday's trip to Cincinnati, Fancher could be in line to start.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't see field vs. UNC Fancher didn't see the field in UCF's win over North Carolina in Week 4.

Impact Fancher was dealing with a back injury, but was considered probable for Week 4. However, Tayven Jackson played in his stead, and certainly put together a solid performance, accounting for 289 total yards and two scores while completing 78 percent of his passes. It appears Fancher has lost the starting job, and Jackson has locked down the Knights' QB1 spot for the foreseeable future.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. UNC Fancher (back) won't get the start against North Carolina in Week 4, per Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Fancher was deemed probable to play, but he won't get the start against the Tar Heels. That honor will fall on Tayven Jackson, who played in Weeks 1 and 2 before getting replaced by Fancher. He'll still likely be available, but he won't be the first gunslinger to trot out with the Knights.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Fancher (back) returned to practice Monday as UCF prepares for a Week 4 showdown with UNC, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Fancher, who sat out during UCF's Week 2 matchup against NC A&T, is active and practicing for the Knights. The 6-foot-2 senior threw for 32 yards (5-for-9), adding on 39 rushing yards in UCF's opener before suffering a back injury. Fancher's status for Saturday's game against the Tarheels will be closely monitored throughout the week.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UCF football coach Scott Frost reflects on Tayven Jackson's first start vs. N.C. A&T UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson completed 12 of his 21 passes for 189 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns in place of the injured Cam Fan...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

UCF dominates North Carolina A&T 68-7 in record-setting day

UCF took control over the game with a touchdown on the opening kickoff and never looked back, scoring a touchdown on offense, defense and special teams and forcing three turnovers...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't be available Saturday Fancher (back) won't be available for UCF's clash with North Carolina A&T on Saturday, per Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Fancher was 5-of-9 passing for 32 yards while also rushing for 39 yards on four carries before he was knocked out of UCF's opener against Jacksonville State. The back injury he suffered has now bled into Week 2, as he'll miss the Knights' clash with FCS foe North Carolina A&T. Head coach Scott Frost didn't tell reporters who would start, but all signs point to Tayven Jackson, who replaced Fancher in Week 1 and tossed for 282 yards and two touchdowns while completing over 70 percent of his passes.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UCF's QB situation remains uncertain heading into Game 2 With starter Cam Fancher still nursing a back injury, the Knights haven’t decided whether Fancher or Tayven Jackson will get the next start.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

UCF quarterback status is uncertain after Week 1 injury to Cam Fancher

UCF’s starting quarterback situation is up in the air for its game Saturday against North Carolina A&T, with starter Cam Fancher dealing with a back and leg injury following a hard...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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