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Scott Frost Presser Takeaways: UCF braces for ‘one of our toughest tests all year’ at Pitt
- 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.
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Five Bold Predictions for UCF's 2026 Football Season
- Pick/market: UCF has put the talent together for the makings of a strong season in Year 2 under head coach Scott Frost.
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Injury updates story from On3
- Injury: UCF: Sources tell On3 that star wide receiver Duane Thomas will be a game-time decision on Saturday against Pitt.
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- 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...
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Football Opens 20th Season of Bounce House with 73-6 Victory
- ORLANDO – The 20th season of the Bounce House began with a bang as the UCF football team tied its program record for points scored in a game and set the record for largest margin of victory, beating Bethune-Cookman 73-6 to start the 2026 campaign.
- UCF’s first drive took just two plays, as junior running back Duke Watson took his first carry as a Knight 64 yards to...
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