UCF Knights Sports Talk

Darriel Mack Jr.'s injury and the future at QB for UCF

July 12, 2019 17:59 - 18 minutes - 22.2 MB

We look at the UCF quarterback situation heading into fall camp now that it has been announced that Darriel Mack Jr. will miss training camp with a broken ankle.

UConn bolts for the Big East - Episode 45

June 27, 2019 18:55 - 27 minutes - 32.9 MB

With UConn having officially accepted an invite to join the Big East, we look at what it means going forward for the American Athletic Conference and the 11 football members remaining.

Wrapping up UCF's spring football - Episode 44

April 17, 2019 00:23 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MB

With the UCF spring game behind us, we take a few moments to look back at some of the highlights and important storylines from the spring camp and look ahead to what they need to work on heading into the fall camp.

Wrapping up the Knights' solid National Signing Day - Episode 43

February 07, 2019 17:31 - 22 minutes - 22.6 MB

The UCF Knights had potentially one of the best recruiting classes in program history. We break it down for you on this podcast and look ahead to spring football.

Season recap and what's next for the Knights — Episode 42

January 07, 2019 17:14 - 28 minutes - 35.3 MB

We recap the Fiesta Bowl loss at LSU and look forward to what's next for the Knights. Topics include: What went wrong - and right - at the Fiesta Bowl A groundbreaking UCF football season The future at QB for UCF

Fiesta Bowl Preview - Episode 41

January 01, 2019 00:01 - 24 minutes - 25.8 MB

Matt and Mike are in Arizona and they get you ready for the Fiesta Bowl with a podcast that touches upon everything going on leading up to the big bowl game.

Looking back at National Signing Day - Episode 40

December 20, 2018 20:24 - 22 minutes - 26.9 MB

It was a good signing day for UCF. We talk about the successes for the Knights and also the Hawaii connection that provided another quarterback to UCF.

The Fiesta Bowl, another AAC win and the second story from Saturday

December 03, 2018 17:34 - 28 minutes - 34.6 MB

Topics included on this podcast: How the playoff committee messed up Darriel Mack’s big game against Memphis UCF’s halftime adjustments continue The special bond between the fans and this team

McKenzie Milton update, AAC championship preview and the latest playoff rankings - Episode 38

November 28, 2018 14:40 - 26 minutes - 33.4 MB

On this episode, we also look back at the USF win and analyze some postseason possibilities based on the latest rankings.

A historic night, a better ranking and USF preview - Episode 37

November 21, 2018 19:23 - 22 minutes - 28.4 MB

On this podcast we discuss the Cincinnati game, the GameDay experience, the latest rankings and preview the USF game.

ESPN's GameDay is coming to our city! - Episode 36

November 14, 2018 20:47 - 21 minutes - 25.8 MB

The college football world will have its eyes on UCF this weekend with ESPN's College GameDay broadcasting from campus and UCF-Cincy appearing on the primetime game on ABC. We talk about the preparations for GameDay and how important this week's game against the Bearcats is. All of this and more on this week's episode.

What's wrong with the defense and rankings talk - Episode 35

November 07, 2018 19:32 - 24 minutes - 29.5 MB

Also on this podcast: The breakout game for Greg McCrae McKenzie Milton's health The challenges Navy poses And the No. 12 spot in the college football playoff rankings

College football rankings, McKenzie Milton and a Temple preview - Episode 34

October 31, 2018 19:01 - 22 minutes - 27.7 MB

Along with the first playoff rankings, we talk about McKenzie Milton's status ahead of the Temple game, and discuss some of the strengths and challenges the Owls bring on Thursday night.

McKenzie Milton's injury and what it means going forward - Episode 33

October 23, 2018 17:30 - 34 minutes - 40.3 MB

Other topics on this podcast: What does Milton’s injury mean going forward? ESPN GameDay’s take on UCF Can Danny White win his battle of words with ESPN? UCF fans heading to Jacksonville to invade the GameDay set

Is UCF ranked properly in the polls? - Episode 32

October 16, 2018 19:40 - 28 minutes - 34.1 MB

Topics discussed on this episode: UCF's poor first half with penalties, inconsistency on offense and allowing Darrell Henderson to run all over them. The improvement by the defense in the second half. The fourth down gamble that paid off McKenzie Milton's flip for a touchdown and a No. 10 ranking that has fans upset and coaches and players ignoring it. All of this and more.

UCF climbs to the top 10 and gets ready for Memphis - Episode 31

October 09, 2018 17:26 - 19 minutes - 23.9 MB

On this podcast, we talk about: UCF extends the longest winning streak in the nation to 18 games The offense piled up over 500 yards and the defense made big plays to shutdown the Mustangs UCF heads to Memphis, a team the Knights beat twice last year. The defense could be a difference maker in this game. Does a Top 10 ranking mean anything when the College Football Playoff committee meets later this month? All of this and more on this week's podcast.

Faking injuries and climbing the rankings - Episode 30

October 02, 2018 19:46 - 14 minutes - 17.5 MB

UCF pounded Pitt 45-14 on Saturday and we look back at the win. Topics discussed: McKenzie Milton accounts for six touchdowns but still isn't happy with his performance. The defense plays its best game of the season Pitt players seemed to cramp up a lot, UCF says they were faking injuries UCF is now No. 12 in the AP poll - What is the ceiling for the Knights? We also look ahead to SMU this weekend.

Reviewing the FAU win and looking ahead to Pitt - Episode 29

September 26, 2018 12:43 - 20 minutes - 25.6 MB

UCF's win over Florida Atlantic showcased the offense's poise with McKenzie Milton totaling 389 yards and six touchdowns as the Knights rallied after trailing for the first time all season. We also look at the depth on the offensive line and the stellar play of the linebackers. With UCF ranked #13 in the AP and #14 in the Coaches Poll and we talk about what the ceiling could be for the unbeaten Knights. We then look ahead to the Pitt game and what to watch for on Saturday against the ...

Looking back at South Carolina State win and Randy Edsall's comments - Episode 28

September 11, 2018 16:05 - 15 minutes - 19.4 MB

UCF beat South Carolina State to improve to 2-0 on the season. We talk about McKenzie Milton's bad game and the terrific performances from the O-Line, defense and special teams. We also talk about Randy Edsall saying that Boise State is better than UCF and if that hurts the AAC.

Talking about UCF's win over UConn - Episode 27

September 05, 2018 03:52 - 21 minutes - 26.8 MB

We look back at UCF's 56-17 win over Connecticut. Some of the topics we get to are: McKenzie Milton's Heisman-talk worthy performance The other stars on the offense What the defense needs to work on The disappointment from teams on UCF's schedule in Week 1 All of this and more as we talk UCF football.

Heupel and Milton speak on Day 1 of practice - Episode 26

August 02, 2018 22:54 - 4 minutes - 5.43 MB

After UCF’s first day of fall practice, head coach Josh Heupel and quarterback McKenzie Milton met with the media. This podcast features some of the highlights from those interviews with Heupel looking back at the first fall practice of his tenure and Milton talking about how excited he was to be out on the field again.

UCF starts camp with a high-energy practice - Episode 25

August 02, 2018 21:21 - 15 minutes - 19.1 MB

UCF officially began work on the 2018 college football season with their first practice on August 1. Matt Murschel was at the first practice and talked about the high energy displayed by the team. It's the first fall practice under Josh Heupel and we discussed how Heupel and his staff have worked to really get to know this team.

An interview with UCF head coach Josh Heupel - Episode 24

July 24, 2018 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MB

New UCF boss Josh Heupel talks about picking the Media Days representatives, what the transition has been like this offseason and how the coaching staff has worked to get to know every member of this team well.

Catching up with McKenzie Milton - Episode 23

July 23, 2018 22:02 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MB

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton sits down with Matt Murschel at AAC Media Days in Rhode Island. Milton talks about his first trip to Rhode Island, his friendship with Missouri QB Drew Lock, his Heisman campaign and what it means to be from Hawaii.

Mike Bianchi talks UCF football - Episode 22

April 26, 2018 15:23 - 24 minutes - 25 MB

Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi talks about UCF football going forward after the spring football game. Will the team be even faster this season? Head coach Josh Heupel thinks they will and so does Bianchi. This and more from spring practice and the Knights going forward.

Episode 21: Recapping the NFL Combine

March 06, 2018 22:02 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MB

Shannon Green is back from the NFL Combine and we talk about the performance of Shaquem Griffin and other UCF players who are trying to improve their stock in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Ep. 20 - We look at the 2018 football schedule

February 16, 2018 18:27 - 33 minutes - 55.9 MB

We talk about the upcoming 2018 football schedule, Shannon's Q&A with Josh Heupel, the NFL combine, basketball and our book coming out called "Perfect Knights". Thu., Aug. 30, at UConn * Sat., Sept. 8, South Carolina State Sat., Sept. 15, at North Carolina Fri., Sept. 21, Florida Atlantic Sat., Sept. 29, Pitt Sat., Oct. 6, SMU * Sat., Oct. 13, at Memphis * Sat., Oct. 20, at ECU * Thu., Nov. 1, Temple * (ESPN) Sat., Nov. 10, Navy * Sat., Nov. 17, Cincinnati * Fri., Nov...

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