BIGGEST TEST: UCF Faces BYU AGAIN — Houston & Kansas Also THREATEN Knights’ Hopes I UCF Podcast

College Football | UCF Knights | BIG 12 Football | Scott Frost | NIL I UCF Knights | Transfer Portal | McKenzie Milton | Andrew Gluchov | Mike Gittens | Alonza Barnett III | Duke Watson | Braeden Marshall | James Duncan | Heisman | Johnny Dawkins Visit https://lockedonucf.supercast.com to Join the EveryDayer's Club today! UCF Knights face a make-or-break 2026 football schedule—can Scott Frost deliver bowl eligibility or even more? Mike G. and James Duncan break down the toughest matchups, spotlighting a high-stakes showdown with BYU and analyzing crucial stretches against Houston, Oklahoma State, and Baylor. Surprises lurk as conference rivals like Kansas, Iowa State, and Colorado bring new faces under center, and questions swirl around whether UCF can flip close losses from last year into signature wins. From non-conference "cupcakes" like Bethune Cookman and Georgia State to a pivotal clash at Pitt, the Knights’ schedule offers both opportunities and pitfalls. The hosts debate guaranteed wins, must-avoid upsets, quarterback expectations for Alonza Barnett, and what it’ll take for UCF to avoid an early offseason. Don’t miss a sharp look at fan expectations, Big 12 odds, and the matchups that could define Frost’s second year in Orlando. 00:00 UCF 2026 Schedule Overview Discussion of UCF's upcoming 2026 football schedule, toughest matchups, and overall expectations. 06:56 Toughest and Easiest Games Deep dive into the hardest and most "creampuff" opponents on the UCF 2026 slate, with perspective on conference and non-conference matchups. 16:05 Non-Conference Schedule Analysis Breakdown and expectations for UCF's non-conference opponents; discussion of implications for the coaching staff and season goals. . Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)