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UCF football fended off big-spending bluebloods to keep Horace Lockett Horace Lockett, UCF's 6-foot-6, 355-pound redshirt senior defensive tackle, returned to the team after briefly entering the transfer portal.

4 DAYS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Alonza Barnett III - Planning to return this summer Barnett (undisclosed) will "be back by summer," he said in his first media availability since January, per the Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Impact Barnett has reportedly been able to throw, run and lift weights despite missing spring practice time. The quarterback appears very confident in his return this summer, which is an excellent sign that he'll be able to take the field for fall camp. The James Madison transfer is a dynamic dual-threat who tossed for 2,806 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season while rushing for 589 yards and 15 scores.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fiesta Bowl sets new women's flag football standard with 8-team tournament featuring NCAA teams

The inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic in Tempe, Arizona, was held this month on the campus of Arizona State

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

WATCH: Lee Hunter's dominance was huge for Texas Tech's defensive success in 2025 When Lee Hunter started his college career with the UCF Knights, he was set to compete in the American Athletic Conference. And then one sea...

APRIL 23 • WRECKEMRED.COM

Isaiah Nixon gets long-awaited chance to start for UCF football St. Petersburg native Isaiah Nixon, a former four-star recruit, is expected to start on the edge after three years in a reserve role for UCF...

APRIL 23 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference

There is hearty mix of returning football players and Big 12 newcomers that will be worth a watch next fall

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

New Big 12 coaches Klein and Scalley spring in as quick hires after unexpected departures

Four Big 12 schools had a new head football coach for spring practice

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Isaiah Nixon takes on bigger role in Year 4 with UCF football During his first three years with the UCF Knights, Isaiah Nixon has played 25 games and make 36 tackles. He's in line for a larger role in 2...

APRIL 22 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Ric'Darious Farmer - Completely healthy for offseason Farmer (knee) is completely healthy for the 2026 offseason, Brandon Helwig of On3.com reports.

Impact After suffering a season-ending injury even before Central Florida's team could get its 2025 campaign off the ground, Farmer is healthy after nearly one year of physical recovery. The wide receiver transferred from West Virginia that year, and with WVU, he logged six receptions for 54 yards during his 2024 season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

UCF football is looking at sophomore WR Waden Charles as a leader UCF wide receiver Waden Charles immediately stepped into a prominent role as a freshman in 2025. The Knights expect another step in 2026.

APRIL 18 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

What's the latest focus for record-setting UCF tight end Dylan Wade? Dylan Wade set three UCF single-season receiving records for a tight end in 2025, catching four touchdowns in the team's final three games.

APRIL 15 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Scott Frost Provides Update On Alonza Barnett III The UCF Knights are two weeks into spring practice, yet the public has not seen their highest-profile addition of the offseason. Following t...

APRIL 12 • SI.COM

UCF football coach Scott Frost on Alonza Barnett III's injury timeline UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III remains sidelined with an injury during spring practice. But the Knights hope to have him back soon.

APRIL 11 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Alonza Barnett III - Getting closer to full health Barnett (undisclosed) is getting closer to full health, Brandon Helwig of 247Sports reports.

Impact On Saturday, Central Florida's Scott Frost provided an update on Barnett after the team logged its sixth consecutive practice without him. Frost announced that Barnett is doing a lot of rehab, including throwing footballs, and is getting closer to returning to the football field. UCF's team is taking a cautious approach, which makes sense given that there is still much time before the Knights begin their 2026 season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Why Henry Tabansi transferring to UCF football was a 'no-brainer' Henry Tabansi spent his first three seasons of college football at Buffalo before joining the UCF Knights through the transfer portal.

APRIL 9 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

What AJ Blazek demands of UCF football centers New UCF offensive lineman Cooper Terpstra, a Michigan State transfer, talked about what coach AJ Blazek demands of the center position.

APRIL 9 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Dylan Burk - Commits to UCF Burk has committed to UCF for the 2026 season, according to On3.com.

Impact Burk made six catches for 55 yards on 11 targets across six appearances in the 2025 season. He'll add depth to the Knights' TE room for the 2026 campaign after a freshman year in which he had a decent role on offense at Sam Houston.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

How does transfer QB Alonza Barnett III fit UCF football? UCF Knights offensive coordinator Steve Cooper talked about his role and the role of James Madison transfer QB Alonza Barnett III.

APRIL 3 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

UCF football opens spring camp with fresh faces, Big 12 title goals The UCF Knights went 5-7 last year but expect to be more competitive in 2026 with 10 returning starters and 32 transfer additions.

APRIL 1 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Alonza Barnett III - Held out for first practice Barnett (undisclosed) was held out for Tuesday's practice, Brandon Helwig of On3.com reports.

Impact Central Florida's updated team began its spring camp Tuesday, Barnett, who transferred from James Madison, was expected to be a participant while healthy, except that is not his status as the camp commences. UCF's head coach Scott Frost hopes that his ex-JMU quarterback will become at least partially available by logging limited work as spring progresses.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

UCF running back Myles Montgomery Makes His Case To NFL Scouts at Pro Day Watch more UCF videos below: UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence Reacts to NFL Draft Buzz at UCF's Pro Day Jaden Paul

MARCH 30 • SI.COM

Picking the NCAA men's bracket: Michigan beats Duke for the national championship

There was a time when the NCAA men’s tournament was wildly unpredictable

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

How did UCF's Malachi Lawrence, Nyjalik Kelly do at 2026 NFL combine? Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly, UCF's starting pair of edge rushers, competed Thursday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 27 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Ex-Nebraska AD Bill Moos writes in memoir Kelly, not Frost, was his first choice for football coach

Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers’ coach in 2017

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

UCF football: What to know ahead of National Signing Day 2026 The UCF Knights are expected to make at least one addition to the roster during the February signing period.

FEBRUARY 3 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

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Fiesta Bowl sets new women's flag football standard with 8-team tournament featuring NCAA teams

Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference

New Big 12 coaches Klein and Scalley spring in as quick hires after unexpected departures

Picking the NCAA men's bracket: Michigan beats Duke for the national championship

Ex-Nebraska AD Bill Moos writes in memoir Kelly, not Frost, was his first choice for football coach