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- In his pre-Pitt press conference, Scott Frost said UCF had not yet seen Duane Thomas Jr. do anything that week and could not update his return. Defensive tackle RJ Jackson Jr. and edge Bruno Dall also remained undecided after missing the opener. Frost needed to see them during the week; this was not clearance to play or a current postgame injury update. - UCF's backs produced 336 of its 360 rushing yards against Bethune-Cookman, led by Duke Watson's 110. Before Pitt, Frost praised improved block finishing but called the opener an easy test and warned that early explosive runs would not translate automatically. He saw Alonza Barnett III improving through camp, with execution against a stronger front still unproven. - UCF entered Pitt week with returning defensive backs Jayden Bellamy, Antione Jackson, Demari Henderson and Braeden Marshall. Safety Jayden Williams returned from injury with an interception touchdown in the opener, on a play Lewis Carter helped create. Frost said Williams and Carter had consistently made impact plays in camp; the opener alone did not establish performance against Pitt's passing attack.

- Injury: UCF: Sources tell On3 that star wide receiver Duane Thomas will be a game-time decision on Saturday against Pitt.

- Injury: Horace Lockett is back, and UCF's defensive anchor on the front line is ready to help the Knights control the middle of the line of scrimmage.

- Injury: Frost noted earlier in the week (also during Radio Show) that a few people will probably be held out...vut it looks like he was an almost healthy scratch: From below: UCF head coach Scott...

- UCF's defense forced two takeaways in a 73-6 rout of Bethune-Cookman after Alex Grinch emphasized turnover generation throughout the offseason. - UCF defensive back Jayden Williams produced the Knights' first turnover of 2026 with a 47-yard interception return touchdown. - Williams returned to form after missing most of last season with hand injuries that required surgically placing an inch-long pin in his hand. - Williams said UCF is staying level-headed after the opener because the mission is not complete and the Knights are focused on their Week 2 road game at Pittsburgh.

- Injury: While UCF's 2025 defense did lay a solid foundation for what Alex Grinch wants it to be, the Knights defensive coordinator said at multiple points in the offseason that he wanted his group to...

- Starting running back Duke Watson opened with 110 yards on seven carries in UCF's 73-6 win over Bethune-Cookman. - Tavon Swint added 48 yards on four carries, giving UCF another explosive option in the backfield. - UCF's offensive line consistently created rushing lanes, although the Bethune-Cookman matchup limits how strongly that performance should be projected forward.