Locked On UCF - Daily Podcast on the UCF Knights Football & Basketball

Why Kansas State Should FEAR UCF I Analysts Make BOLD Predictions I UCF Podcast

Episode Notes

This is the moment Knights fans have been waiting for. UCF enters Week 4 undefeated and looking sharper than ever under Scott Frost, while Kansas State limps in at 1-3. What does a win mean for the Knights? Everything. A 4-0 start would be their first since 2018 and a massive statement to the Big 12 that UCF is back. On today’s breakdown, I dive deep into the matchup and what to expect on both sides of the ball. The Alex Grinch defense has been salty so far, giving up just 8.7 points per game and ranking among the best in the country in red zone stops. Players like Sincere Edwards, Nigel Kelley, and Rodney Laura have been relentless in creating turnovers and pressure. This defense is nasty and it travels. Offensively, all eyes are on quarterback Tavien Jackson and playmaker Dwayne Thomas Jr. If the Knights can establish the run with Jaden Nixon and Myles Montgomery, while controlling the clock, Kansas State will be in serious trouble. Time of possession, third down conversions, and red zone efficiency will be the keys to UCF leaving Manhattan with a win. This game also carries extra weight as the Knights continue to honor the late Coach Sean Clark. Expect UCF to play with heart, intensity, and focus. Stick around for my full prediction, why I believe UCF has been massively underestimated, and why Kansas State fans may be in for a rude awakening this weekend.