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UCF Announces 2012 Football Schedule - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
The 2012 UCF Football schedule has been announced and fans are in store for one of the most exciting seasons in school history. Several must-see games appear on the schedule including Missouri, the very first SEC opponent to take on UCF in Orlando, as well as a trip to hallowed football grounds when the Knights take on Ohio State at the "Horseshoe."

Be There for Signing Day 2012 - Everything You Need to Know for Feb. 1 - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
National Signing Day is less than one week away and anticipation for the annual UCF Football Signing Day Show Wednesday, Feb. 1, continues to grow. The event is open to the public and is set to get underway at 6 p.m. at the UCF Arena.

UCF Football Player Profile - Kemal Ishmael - Mon, 23 Jan 2012
Kemal Ishmael led the Knights in total tackles for a second consecutive season. He had 39 solo tackles and 42 assists for 81 total tackles. That was good enough to earn him Honorable Mention All-C-USA honors. He also had 2.5 tackles for loss and three pass break-ups. He forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.

UCF Football Signing Day Show Scheduled for Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. - Fri, 20 Jan 2012
Closing one's eyes and dreaming of the 2012 UCF football season brings electrifying images of all the talented Knights returning next year. One important step to building the roster even further will take place on Signing Day Wednesday, Feb. 1, and Black and Gold fans are invited to attend the annual UCF Football Signing Day Show that evening for free held at the UCF Arena from 6-8 p.m.

UCF's Miller Appearing on This Week's Cover of Sports Illustrated - Thu, 19 Jan 2012
No matter who UCF fans may be rooting for this weekend in the NFL Playoffs, one player they will be following closely is currently appearing on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated. San Francisco 49ers fullback and former UCF defensive end Bruce Miller is gracing the cover along with teammates Jonathan Goodwin, Alex Smith and Frank Gore.

UCF Football Announces Coaching Staff Additions - Thu, 19 Jan 2012
UCF head football coach George O'Leary announced the hiring of Allen Mogridge as the Knights' special teams and tight ends coach as well as Tyson Summers as defensive assistant coach. Current linebackers coach Jim Fleming also takes the reigns as UCF's defensive coordinator.

UCF Football Player Profile - Blake Bortles - Tue, 17 Jan 2012
Blake Bortles looks to be the quarterback of the future for the Knights. Head coach George O'Leary likes that Bortles was prepared when called upon - such as the BYU and UAB games - and that he moves the offense efficiently.

Seven Knights to Compete in The Battle of Florida - Fri, 13 Jan 2012
With the Sunshine State serving as one of the top areas in the country for football talent, The Battle of Florida college all-star game will take center stage Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. And UCF will be all over the field as seven Knights will suit up in Boca Raton, with the game to be televised by FOX College Sports.

Limited Supply of Bright House Networks Stadium Panoramics Still Available - Fri, 13 Jan 2012
A must-have piece of memorabilia for every UCF fan is about to run of stock very soon. Only 1,000 of the original panoramic images of the very first game at Bright House Networks Stadium vs. Texas in 2007 were printed, and as of Friday there are only 33 remaining. This is your last chance to obtain this print, so order today at UCFPhotos.com.

UCF Football Player Profile - Latavius Murray - Fri, 13 Jan 2012
Football is never far from fan's minds in Florida - not even in the dead of a 70-degree winter. So with football still fresh on the brain for most in Florida and more specifically UCF, we're going to take a peek ahead to spring drills and next season with the Knights' football team.

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Brown is down for UCF visit - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
UCF will play host this weekend to former Georgia OL commitment Chester Brown

Thomas switches his commitment - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Tallahassee (Fla.) Godby outside linebacker Jakarri Thomas had been committed to Arkansas since July, but following an official visit to another SEC school this past weekend he has decided to make a change.

Pac-12 recruiting blitz: New staffs settle in - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
The coaching moves in the Pac-12 have made things less clear for Shaq Thompson and other top prospects. We go around the conference in the Pac-12 blitz.

UCF announces 2012 football schedule - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
A Sept. 29 home game against Missouri is one of several highlights of UCF's 2012 football schedule released by the school on Thursday.

Big Ten recruiting blitz: Big names on the board - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Numbers are tight for Nebraska and other Big Ten teams in the 2012 class, but the Cornhuskers hope to add big names such as Andrus Peat before signing day. We go around the conference in the Big Ten blitz.

Smith jacked about UCF - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Here's more from our exclusive interview with Georgia Tech transfer Phil Smith, who goes into more detail about his decision.

Miles on the verge of a decision - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep three-star linebacker Schyler Miles' recruiting process is coming to an end. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound inside linebacker is down to a final three of Florida, Kansas, and West Virginia.

UCF unravels at Tulsa - Thu, 26 Jan 2012
UCF had a chance to tie Tulsa in the final 30 seconds, but an offensive charge called on Marcus Jordan, plus two resulting technicals, ended any hope for a win.

Smith eyes title in 2012 - Wed, 25 Jan 2012
Phil Smith wants another ring. The former Georgia Tech OL, who is transferring to UCF, says winning a championship with his new team is his ultimate goal.

SEC recruiting blitz: Final days for 14 teams - Wed, 25 Jan 2012
Is Alabama done with its 2012 class, or can the Tide add top targets such as Eddie Goldman? We go around the new 14-team SEC in the recruiting blitz.