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UCF Running Back Accepts Invitation To Hula Bowl UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery accepted an invitation to the 2026 Hula Bowl, the event's X account announced on Saturday afternoo...

DECEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Unproductive in season finale Montgomery posted seven rushes for 29 yards and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 41-21 loss to Brigham Young.

Impact Montgomery finished his senior season with a modest performance, totaling 40 yards in the loss to BYU. The Knights quickly abandoned the run which didn't allow Montgomery or any UCF back to get going. He finished the 2025 campaign with 705 rushing yards and four touchdowns, adding 17 catches for 182 yards in what was easily the most productive season of his career.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in return Montgomery had 18 carries for 81 yards and hauled in their only target for 20 yards during Saturday's 17-14 victory versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Montgomery missed last week's contest due to a shoulder injury and played well in his return to the field versus Oklahoma State. He gained over 100 yards from scrimmage for just the fourth time this season, but he was unable to put together a great performance since he did not find the end zone. He faces a difficult matchup Saturday at BYU in the regular season finale.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Saturday Montgomery (shoulder) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Montgomery was trending towards playing throughout the week and has been officially cleared for this matchup. The senior running back has totaled 118 carries for 595 yards and four touchdowns while reeling in 14 receptions for 151 yards across nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Montgomery (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Montgomery appears on track to play this weekend after a shoulder injury held him out of last weekend's game against Texas Tech. The 5-foot-11 running back has put together the best season of his collegiate career, tallying 746 total yards and five touchdowns on 132 touches. Montgomery's status will continue to be monitored leading up to kickoff this weekend.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Montgomery (shoulder) is officially questionable for UCF's tilt with Oklahoma State.

Impact Montgomery is reportedly taking his shoulder injury "day-by-day," and so unsurprisingly, he's been listed as questionable on the Knights' official injury report. The senior tailback has 595 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season, with 14 grabs for 151 yards to boot.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Taking shoulder ailment day-by-day Montgomery (shoulder) is taking it "day-by-day" with his injury and his status remains unclear for Saturday, per SI.com.

Impact Montgomery's status remains up in the air. There appears to be a chance he could play against Oklahoma State on Saturday, but without a concrete update it seems foolish to bank on it. The senior, who's racked up 595 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season, will is firmly in danger of missing two straight games.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Running back Myles Montgomery says UCF football has changed his life Myles Montgomery is in his second year with the UCF Knights after transferring from Cincinnati. This is his first season as a starter.

NOVEMBER 17 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Held out Saturday Montgomery (shoulder) did not play during Saturday's matchup against Texas Tech.

Impact Montgomery was unable to suit up against the Red Raiders after being listed as questionable heading into Saturday. The 5-foot-11 running back has run for 595 yards and five touchdowns on the season for the Knights, catching 14 passes for 151 scoreless yards through the air as well. His next chance to return will come against Oklahoma State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

May not play vs. Red Raiders Montgomery (shoulder) isn't donning a helmet on the sidelines and may not see action for UCF against Texas Tech, per Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Montgomery was reported to be available for the Knights, but the tailback has been spotted on the sideline in full uniform but donning a baseball cap. Thus, he may not see any action as UCF looks to knock off Texas Tech in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Montgomery is dressed and available for Saturday's game at Texas Tech, Ty Kaplan of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Montgomery, who was officially considered to be a game-time decision, will play in Saturday's difficult road matchup. It's great news for the Knights to have their best offensive player in the team's most difficult game of the season.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Montgomery (shoulder) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Texas Tech.

Impact Montgomery, who suffered a shoulder injury in last Friday's game versus Houston, will have his status for Week 12 decided during pregame warmups. Montomgery has gained nearly 750 yards from scrimmage and scored four touchdowns this season, so his availability is obviously very important heading into the very difficult road matchup. If he's unable to go, Jaden Nixon will likely lead the Knights' backfield.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Texas Tech Montgomery (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against Texas Tech.

Impact Montgomery's status for the Week 12 matchup is uncertain, and while the questionable tag is prudent, it's worth noting that Montgomery hasn't missed a game in 2025. The star tailback has 118 carries for 595 yards and four scores, as well as 14 catches for 151 yards, this season. He's having a career-best year in 2025.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Montgomery injury update: UCF RB leaves game vs. Houston | Sporting News Central Florida is missing a key piece.

NOVEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Myles Montgomery rushes up the middle for 1-yard TD, extending UCF's lead over Houston

NOVEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Out for rest of game Montgomery suffered a shoulder injury in Friday's game against Houston and won't return, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact The loss of Montgomery is significant, as the tailback usually operates as UCF's primary rushing threat. In his absence, look for Jaden Nixon and Agyeman Addae to see more work out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

73 yards in blowout loss Montgomery logged 12 carries for 50 yards and reeled in all two targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 30-3 loss to Baylor.

Impact Montgomery led the Knights' backfield once again Saturday, gaining a solid 73 yards on 14 touches. He has remained fairly productive over the last three games but he hasn't been able to find the end zone since Week 6 which hurts his upside significantly.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Saturday's win Montgomery accrued 14 rushes for 88 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 45-13 win over West Virginia.

Impact Montgomery led the backfield once again Saturday, and gained 99 total yards on 16 touches. His production was limited due to a lack of a touchdown which has been a trend throughout the season. He now has 100 rushes for 522 yards and just three touchdowns through seven games this season. He has a fairly high floor every week given his high volume, but his lack of consistent scores limits his ceiling.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

61 yards in loss Montgomery tallied 13 rushes for 56 yards and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 20-11 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Montgomery led the Knights' backfield Saturday, but he gained 61 total yards which marks his second fewest in a game this season. Part of his lack of production came as a result of Cam Fancher leading the offense and rushing 20 times, limited Montgomery's work a bit. He faces an easier matchup Saturday versus West Virginia.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Saturday Montgomery had 22 carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns and caught 2 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 27-20 loss to Kansas.

Impact Montgomery received a season-high 22 carries Saturday and he ran for 110 yards in his second straight game. He also added two touchdowns on top of that, giving him by far his best outing of the season so far. With so many question marks surrounding the Knights' quarterback situation heading into Saturday's game at Cincinnati, Montgomery figures to be heavily utilized once again.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Montgomery talks about UCF football preparing for Cincinnati matchup UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery will face his former team, the Cincinnati Bearcats, next week.

OCTOBER 5 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Hits century mark in loss Montgomery tallied 10 rushes for 119 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for three yards during Saturday's 34-20 defeat to Kansas State.

Impact Montgomery had his best rushing day of the season Saturday, taking just 10 carries for 119 yards in the road loss. He also caught one pass, bringing him up to seven through four games. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday versus Kansas.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas State finds its stride: Wildcats secure first Big 12 win with 34-20 victory over UCF

Kansas State has secured its first Big 12 win of the season by defeating UCF 34-20 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Scores in Saturday's win Montgomery tallied 12 carries for 35 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for one yard during Saturday's 34-9 victory over North Carolina.

Impact Montgomery led the Knights' backfield again Saturday and scored his first touchdown of the season, a one-yard rush in the third quarter. He now has 41 rushing attempts and nine targets through three games this season, and that volume gives him a very high floor.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Montgomery tallied 12 carries for 35 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for one yard during Saturday's 34-9 victory over North Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Myles Montgomery rushes up the middle for 1-yard TD, extending UCF's lead over Houston

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