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Football, Spirit Teams Join Go Baby Go! Car-Building Event for Kids
UCF football and spirit team members helped launch a different kind of Space Game celebration Monday, joining UCF’s Go Baby Go! program and Orlando Health to build customized, space-themed motorized toy cars for children with mobility challenges. The event brought Knights together at Acrisure Bounce House to give local families new opportunities for movement, independence and play.
UCF Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Share ORLANDO – UCF Athletics is proud to announce its 2026 Hall of Fame Class, featuring six distinguished Knights who made lasting contributions to the university’s athletics history. The 2026 class includes women’s soccer All-American Marissa Diggs, track and field sensation Octavious Freeman, former football head coach Mike Kruczek, record-setting quarterback McKenzie Milton, volleyball standout Emily Mottola and men’s basketball star BJ Taylor.
What's New at the Bounce House: UCF Football Unveils 2026 Gameday Enhancements
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 26, 2026) – UCF Athletics is ready to welcome Knight Nation back to the Acrisure Bounce House for the 2026 football season, with a lineup of new stadium features, premium upgrades and fan experience improvements designed to make gamedays even better. From a newly reimagined Roth Tower to fresh food and beverage options across the concourse, here’s what’s new this year at UCF Football.
PopStroke and UCF Athletics Team Up to Bring New College Offers and Experiences to Knight Nation
Share ORLANDO, Fla. – PopStroke and UCF Athletics today announced a new partnership bringing new offers and experiences to UCF students, faculty and the broader UCF community while creating more ways for Knight Nation to connect throughout the year. At the center of the partnership are two offers available at PopStroke Waterford Lakes, located at 321 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando.
Chambers Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
Share ORLANDO – UCF running back Landen Chambers has been named to the 2026 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced Tuesday. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the characteristics that defined Campbell’s career, including integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity.
UCF Celebrates Completion of its New Roth Tower Project
Share On Thursday, UCF celebrated the reopenig of the new Roth Tower project at Acrisure Bounce House in front of more then 300 VIPs and special guests inside the newly renovated Tower Club. The completion of the tower marks the next chapter in the growth of UCF Athletics and the Bounce House. Made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from Orange County, along with the support of longtime donors and fans, the project strengthens the Kenneth G.
The Carl Black and Gold Cabana Just Got Better
Share We’re turning up the UCF gameday experience in the Carl Black & Gold Cabana this season! Cabana guests can enjoy their choice of complimentary 12 oz. Corona, Yuengling or Brewlando draft beer at every home game, offered in conjunction with our partners — while supplies last. And that’s just the start. We're adding frozen beverage options to the Cabana for purchase, with rotating flavors available in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions.
Ron and Julie Cartwright Commit $750,000 to UCF Athletics
UCF Athletics will name the Ron and Julie Cartwright Head Coaches Corner, a landscaped gathering space located near IOA Plaza between the north and south entrances of the new Roth Tower at Acrisure Bounce House. Share ORLANDO – UCF Athletics announced today that Ron and Julie Cartwright have made a new $500,000 pledge commitment in addition to their current pledge of $250,000. Proceeds of their commitment will support the Hagle Football Gateway project.
A Historic Year and The Charge Ahead
Share One of the best years in UCF Athletics history is behind us, and our best days are still ahead. As we continue building on our momentum in the Big 12, we invite you to take a few minutes to look back at an extraordinary year for Knight Nation. A record 11 of our 16 varsity sports qualified for NCAA Championship competition, marking one of the greatest seasons in our department's history. None of this would have been possible without the support of Knight Nation.
Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon Presented by KnightPass Set for Aug. 21
Share ORLANDO – The 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon presented by KnightPass will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at Addition Financial Arena. This annual fundraising event serves as the official kickoff to the 2026 season and offers fans an early opportunity to connect with UCF Athletics football student-athletes, coaches, and athletics leadership ahead of the year. The luncheon will also highlight a milestone season as the Knights celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Bounce House.
UCF Athletics, iHeartMedia Orlando Extend Partnership Through 2034-35
Share ORLANDO – UCF Athletics and iHeartMedia Orlando have agreed to a new nine-year extension that will keep WYGM/FM 96.9/740 AM The Game as the flagship radio home of the Knights through the 2034-35 athletics season. The new agreement continues one of the longest-running partnerships in college athletics and ensures that UCF football, men’s basketball and baseball broadcasts, along with all UCF coaches shows, will remain on FM 96.9 The Game, 740 AM The Game and the iHeartRadio app.
Former UCF Dancer Helps Deliver Historic Knicks Championship
Share A career pivot fueled by passion led UCF alum Olivia White '16 from aerospace engineering to the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, where she helped orchestrate the fan experience during the New York Knicks' historic 2026 NBA championship run. A former UCF dance team member and Orlando Magic performer, White shares how taking a leap into the sports industry led to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the center of one of basketball's biggest moments. Read the full story here.
Baseball Sets Ticket Revenue Records in 2026
Share ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF baseball has set a new program record for total ticket revenue during the 2026 campaign, further highlighting the continued growth and momentum surrounding the Knights under third-year head coach Rich Wallace.
UCF Athletics Well Represented Among Finalists for 2026 SPORTYS Awards
Share ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF Athletics is proud to recognize its outstanding staff members who have been named finalists for the 2026 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions, as announced by the Greater Orlando Sports Commission on Tuesday. UCF Athletics earned multiple nominations across a wide range of categories, highlighting the department’s continued excellence and impact across social media, operations, marketing, partnerships, and leadership within Central Florida’s sports community.
UCF Proud to Support The 61 Foundation and The Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation Initiative
Share ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF Athletics is proud to announce its support of the 61 Foundation and The Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation, an initiative dedicated to prioritizing the physical and mental health of coaches through awareness, prevention and support. The initiative, inspired by the life and legacy of former UCF offensive line coach Shawn Clark, who passed away suddenly in fall 2025, aims to create meaningful change across the coaching profession.
Knight Talk Spring Football Radio Show Set for Tonight at Miller's Ale House
Share ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF Football will host a special edition of Knight Talk—Spring Football edition—which will air live from Miller's Ale House in Waterford Lakes tonight (April 28) from 6–7 p.m. ET. Hosted by the Voice of the Knights, Marc Daniels, the live show will feature head coach Scott Frost, along with UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir.
UCF Shareholders Society Announces Strategic Enhancements, Recognition Levels; Surpasses 500 Members
Share ORLANDO – Since its launch in 2018, the Shareholders Society has stood as a cornerstone of UCF Athletics’ philanthropic success, inspiring and recognizing the generosity of our most committed supporters. This community has played an integral role in elevating UCF Athletics and positioning the Knights for sustained success on the national stage.
Charge On Together! UCF Day of Giving Powers the Future of Athletics
Share ORLANDO – UCF Day of Giving is officially underway, launching a 24-hour giving celebration of Knights everywhere, rallying together to invest in the continued growth and success of UCF student-athletes as they compete at the highest level in the Big 12 Conference. This high-energy, university-wide initiative brings together alumni, fans, families, and friends for one powerful purpose: to fuel the future of UCF Athletics.
Statement from UCF Athletics – Women’s Basketball Update
Share On Monday (March 30), we met with women’s basketball head coach Sytia Messer to inform her that we will be moving in a new direction with the leadership of our program. We are grateful to Sytia for her commitment to UCF and the care she has shown for our student-athletes over the past four years. We wish her the best moving forward.
Men’s Basketball Sets Ticket Revenue Records During Historic 2025-26 Season
Share ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF men’s basketball delivered the most successful ticket sales campaign in program history during the 2025-26 season, highlighted by record-setting fan support at Addition Financial Arena and culminating with the Knights earning an at-large berth in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Knights Fall to No. 2 Arizona in Big 12 Quarterfinals, Await NCAA Tournament Fate
Share Kansas City, Mo. – The No. 8 seed UCF Knights fell to top-seeded and No. 2-ranked Arizona, 81-59, Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center. The Knights (21-11) will now await their NCAA Tournament fate with the Selection Show set for 6 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS.
UCF Athletics Announces Expansion of Brand Partnerships Team with Addition of Owens, Watson
Share Get Involved ORLANDO - UCF Athletics has expanded its Brand Partnerships team with the addition of two new leaders, welcoming Antwan Owens as Director of Strategic Development and NIL Partnerships, and Kennedy Watson as Director of Brand Partnerships.
UCF Student-Athletes Deliver Another Outstanding Semester in the Classroom
Share ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF student-athletes once again turned in an exceptional semester in the classroom, highlighted by the second-highest departmental GPA on record (3.46). The impressive mark extends UCF Athletics’ academic success to 36 consecutive semesters with a departmental GPA of 3.0 or better, including 13 straight semesters at 3.3 or higher, underscoring a sustained commitment to academic achievement across all programs.
UCF and Tito’s Turn Tackles into Thanksgiving Meals
Share ORLANDO - UCF Athletics and Love, Tito’s, the philanthropic arm of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, teamed up to deliver Thanksgiving meals to local families on Tuesday through the 2025 “Tito’s Tackles for Turkeys” program. This year’s campaign, which supports pre-cooked Thanksgiving meals for underserved families in the Orlando area, began with a $10,000 gift from Tito’s.
Men's Hoops Late Rally Comes Up Short, Falls at Home to Vanderbilt, 105-93
ORLANDO – UCF dropped a high-scoring battle to SEC opponent Vanderbilt, 105-93, Saturday afternoon inside Addition Financial Arena. The loss drops the Knights to 1-1 on the young season, while the Commodores – an NCAA Tournament qualifier a year ago – improved to 2-0. UCF will return to action at home Tuesday, Nov. 11, against Florida A&M at 7 p.m. “We emphasized to the team what they had done well, they were playing with confidence, but they needed to work on defending the three-point line.
A Night to Remember: UCF Athletics Enshrines 2025 Hall of Fame Class
Share ORLANDO – UCF Athletics celebrated its rich legacy Friday night at the Celeste Hotel, inducting six outstanding Knights into the 2025 Hall of Fame class in recognition of their commitment and excellence to their programs. This year’s class featured football standouts Mike Sims-Walker, Alex Haynes, and Cornell Green, track and field star Aurieyall Scott, volleyball great Miriam Metzcus-Ochoa, and men’s basketball leader Dexter Lyons.
UCF Football Mourns the Loss of Offensive Line Coach Shawn Clark
Share ORLANDO – The UCF Athletics community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of offensive line coach Shawn Clark. Coach Clark, 50, passed away Sunday evening at a local hospital unexpectedly, with his wife, Jonelle, by his side. He was admitted on Tuesday, Sept. 9, after experiencing a medical emergency and remained in stable condition before passing away last night. “Shawn was so much more than a coach.
UCF Roth Tower Marks Key Construction Milestone With ‘Topping Out’
Release and photos courtesy of Barton Malow ORLANDO – On Thursday, August 14, construction workers placed the ceremonial steel beam on the University of Central Florida Roth Tower addition to FBC Mortgage Stadium, marking the project’s official “topping out” to finalize structural assembly. The topping out is an important construction milestone that typically marks the halfway point of the project. From here, the team will work on enclosing the project and then fitting out the interior.
From the Desk of Terry Mohajir: Mission XII Update
Dear Knight Nation, When we launched Mission XII in March of 2022, our goal was clear: to strategically position UCF Athletics for long-term success as we transitioned into the Big 12 Conference. That path has been marked by growth and progress, made possible by the tireless efforts of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and, of course, the generosity of Knight Nation. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together.
From the Desk of Terry Mohajir: Mission XII Update
Dear Knight Nation, When we launched Mission XII in March of 2022, our goal was clear: to strategically position UCF Athletics for long-term success as we transitioned into the Big 12 Conference. That path has been marked by growth and progress, made possible by the tireless efforts of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and, of course, the generosity of Knight Nation. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together.
Knights Open 2025 Fall Camp Monday
Skip To Main Content Share ORLANDO, Fla. – The UCF football team, led by first-year and second-time head coach Scott Frost, opened fall camp Monday morning at the Wayne Densch Practice Complex as preparations began for Year 3 in the Big 12 Conference. With more than 60 new faces on the roster between freshmen and transfers, the Knights kicked off the day inside the Nicholson Fieldhouse to limit exposure to the sweltering Florida summer heat, which pushed the heat index close to 110 degrees Monday.
Harvey, Lovejoy Named UCF’s Big 12 Athlete of the Year Nominees
Skip To Main Content Share ORLANDO – UCF Football standout RJ Harvey and Rowing All-American Hannah Lovejoy have been named UCF’s nominees for the 2024-25 Big 12 Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards, recognizing their outstanding athletic performances, academic excellence, and leadership during the academic year.
UCF Athletics Sets All-Time Fundraising Records
Skip To Main Content Share ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF Athletics is proud to announce an all-time high in fundraising, continuing its upward trajectory with an unprecedented $52.8 million in cash and commitments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Frost Family Commits $500,000 to UCF Athletics’ Competitive Success Fund
As UCF prepares to celebrate its annual Day of Giving on April 10, the Frost family has made a generous $500,000 commitment to UCF Athletics’ newly launched Competitive Success Fund. This transformational gift from UCF head football coach Scott Frost and his wife, Ashley, will directly enhance UCF’s ability to recruit, retain, and develop student-athletes as they compete at the highest levels.
UCF Breaks Ground on Transformational Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium
Thursday morning marked a historic occasion at UCF with the official groundbreaking of the new Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium. This transformative project is a beacon of ambition, innovation, and teamwork, poised to elevate UCF Athletics and enrich the greater Orlando community. The Roth Tower, made possible by a $90 million commitment of Tourist Development Tax revenues from the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, represents a pivotal addition to the Kenneth G.
Scott Frost Returns to Lead UCF Knights Football Program
After an unforgettable two-year run that saw the UCF football program rise to national prominence, Scott Frost is coming back home. Known for sparking the “Charge On” spirit and guiding UCF to its first perfect season, Frost has been named the next head football coach at UCF by Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir. Frost and UCF agreed on a five-year contract through the 2029 season.
UCF to Host FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff Pregame Show Saturday
Big Noon Kickoff is coming to Orlando. FOX recently announced that its popular pregame show will be broadcasting live from UCF’s campus at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, before the Knights (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) take on the Colorado Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX. It marks the first time in program history that the star-studded show will be broadcasting from Orlando.
Ultrasensitive plasma-based monitoring of tumor burden using machine-learning-guided signal enrichment - Nature Medicine
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Abstract In solid tumor oncology, circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is poised to transform care through accurate assessment of minimal residual disease (MRD) and therapeutic response monitoring. To overcome the sparsity of ctDNA fragments in low tumor fraction (TF) settings and increase MRD sensitivity, we previously leveraged genome-wide mutational integration through plasma whole-genome sequencing (WGS).
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