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UCF and college football writer @orlandosentinel.bsky.social. Instagram: @osmattmurschel Email: [email protected] https://linktr.ee/mattmurschel
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What are my predictions for #UCF football this season? Will we see a return to UCFast? How have the Knights fared in the NIL marketplace? What are my favorite BBQ places in Orlando? Football, financials and food in this week's #UCF mailbag. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/27/u...

#UCF secured another piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the verbal commitment of 3-star cornerback Amarion Queen. Queen is the 13th player to commit to the Knights' 2026 recruiting class. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/25/u...

I caught up with several recruiting analysts to ask them about #UCF's 2026 class. What stands out and what still needs to be done? www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/25/u...

Scott Frost won't be the only throwback that #UCF fans will see this season as the school unveils new NIKE Core uniforms that feature a nod back to its legacy. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/24/u...

I caught up with Preston Hall this afternoon to discuss his commitment to HC Scott Frost and #UCF on Sunday. “I told him on the spot. He was hyped ... and he was happy to get me.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/23/u...

I caught up with new #UCF commitment Matthew Occhipinti to discuss his decision to play for the Knights and what he brings to the program. “I bring that Jersey toughness.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/23/u...

Putting out the call for questions for the next #UCF mailbag. Feel free to send in your questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. The deadline for questions is Friday at 5 ET.

A Sunday tradition like no other. #jamhotchicken

Is there future expansion to the Bounce House? Who has the edge in starting QB race and what’s the status of a hoops transfer? All that and more in this week’s #UCF mailbag. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/21/u...

#UCF football lands another 2026 commitment in 3-star New Jersey linebacker Matthew Occhipinti. He becomes the 12th commitment to the Knights' 2026 class. bit.ly/43S7soe

Florida’s Board of Governors approves rule to help schools like #UCF, UF with revenue sharing. trib.al/lS2GK1s

This arrived just in time for some summer vacation reading. I can’t wait to dive into this. @sportsbizmiss.bsky.social

Putting out the call for questions for the next #UCF mailbag. Feel free to send in your questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. The deadline for questions is Friday at 5 ET.

I'm inviting you to submit questions for this week's #UCF mailbag. Even though it's summer, the Knights are still active on the recruiting trail. Feel free to send in your questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. The deadline for questions is Friday at 5 ET.

#UCF football continues to build on recruiting momentum with the commitment of 4-star edge rusher Alhassan Iddrissu. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/17/u...

I caught up with Amahn Williams to discuss his commitment to #UCF. He told me he connected with Coach Scott Frost over his love of sneakers. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/16/u...

The Big 12 released its basketball scheduling matrix for the 2025-26 season and #UCF men's and women's basketball teams find themselves facing another challenging schedule heading into Year 3 of the Big 12. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/16/u...

It's Monday. I have a full cup of coffee, half a pack of Tums. It's sweltering and I'm wearing sweatpants. Hit it.

I’m away from my desk over the next few days. As always, please take care of yourselves and stay safe. See you soon.

Wrapped up this week's #UCF mailbag, where fans asked about the Knights' slow start to recruiting, differences between Gus Malzahn and Scott Frost's spring camps and what I eat in the press box. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/10/u...

We wrap up our occasional series previewing #UCF football position-by-position with a look at special teams. As the Knights entered spring camp, their specialist roster was sparse, but new ST coach Pete Alamar invigorated the team with several new players. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/10/u...

RIP Sly Stone. Do yourself a favor and watch SLY LIVES! on Hulu. It's a great documentary on Sly and the Family Stone.

We recently caught up with #UCF AD Terry Mohajir, who said the Roth Tower expansion and Hagle Gateway projects are moving along schedule. He also indicated a name change may be on the horizon for FBC Mortgage Stadium. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/09/u...

It was a busy Sunday for #UCF football, which secured a pair of verbal commitments for its 2026 recruiting class from Somerset Academy Charter running back Kaj Baker and Wekiva High defensive lineman Isaiah McNish. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/08/u...

I caught up with new #UCF commitment Dante Carr to discuss why the 3⭐️ QB chose the Knights, what he knew about QB coach McKenzie Milton and what he brings to the program. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/08/u...

Added a new movie to our Predator rankings: “Predator: Killer of Killers” on @hulu. Highly recommend watching it.

Statement from #UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir on the approval of the House settlement:

Since we're a bit light on questions for this week's #UCF mailbag, I'm going to push the deadline for questions until Monday at 5 ET. Fire away and I'll do my best to answer them.

We continue our occasional series previewing #UCF football position-by-position with a look at the secondary. A position the Knights took a significant step in addressing by adding valuable depth and experience during the offseason. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/06/u...

In today’s Orlando Sentinel: #UCF AD Terry Mohajir has noted improvements in the men's basketball team, recognizing the need for more resources to compete in the Big 12 Conference. He believes the next goal is to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/05/u...

For those who are curious: #UCF is projected to finish 16th in the Big 12 per Athlon, while Lindy's Sports has the Knights at No. 13.

It’s that time of year … #collegefootball

ESPN Networks announced the full slate for its 2025-26 bowl schedule, including the Orlando bowl games. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/05/d...

#UCF AD Terry Mohajir has noted improvements in the men's basketball team since 2021, recognizing the need for more resources to compete in the Big 12 Conference. He believes the next goal is to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/05/u...

If you're a subscriber to the @orlandosentinel.com and a fan of #UCF sports, take a moment to sign up for our Knights Weekly newsletter. All our UCF coverage from the week is in one convenient spot. t.co/rcnwZtBdMi

We're really light this week, so I'm putting out the call again for questions for this week's #UCF mailbag. Fire away and I'll try and answer them. The deadline is Friday by 5 ET.

As first reported by Stephen Leonard of 247Sports, former #UCF forward Deebo Coleman is joining the football program as a walk-on tight end this fall. Coleman appeared in 37 games for the basketball team last season, averaging 5.3 points and 4.2 rebounds.

#USF announces that AD Michael Kelly is leaving to take the same job at the Navy.

The seventh in our occasional position-by-position preview of #UCF football heading into this offseason. Today is linebackers. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/04/u...

We caught up with #UCF women's basketball coach Sytia Messer last week, and she discussed the challenges of rebuilding a roster in this new age of college athletics. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/04/u...

#UCF football picked up another quarterback commitment to its 2026 recruiting class last night when Dante Carr pledged to the Knights. He becomes the 9th commitment to the class and the second QB. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/04/u...

There's plenty of time to get your questions in for this week's #UCF mailbag. Fire away and I'll do my best to answer them. The deadline is Friday by 5 ET.

#UCF coach Scott Frost is set to make an appearance in the latest version of EA Sports' College Football 26 video game. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/03/u...

There's plenty of time to get your questions in for this week's #UCF mailbag. Fire away and I'll do my best to answer them. The deadline is Friday by 5 ET.

In today’s @orlandosentinel.com: #UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir has been pleased with the progress the football program has made so far under new coach Scott Frost. “We have a real opportunity to make some noise next year." www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/02/u...