UCF Knights aim to revive their passing game as Alonza Barnett steps into the spotlight. Can Barnett hit 300+ attempts and finally add a multi-dimensional threat to a UCF offense that’s leaned too heavily on RJ Harvey’s ground game? Mike G. and Kyle Nash debate whether the Knights can keep pace with Big 12 rivals and what it’ll take for UCF’s aerial attack to emerge as a true game-changer. On the defensive side, attention shifts to how Alex Grinch’s unit will respond after key losses such as Malachi Lawrence and Nigel Leak. With standouts like Horace Lockett and emerging talents Isaiah Nixon and Sincere Edwards up front, can the Knights’ run defense set the tone for a Big 12 push? Run game, quarterback play, and recruiting momentum are all on the table as UCF eyes a bounce-back season.