Bryson Turner

Bryson Turner

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

Bryson Turner is a sports journalist who covers UCF Athletics. Turner has contributed to the Black and Gold Banneret, the home for UCF Athletics on SB Nation. He has called the Orlando area home since the age of 8 and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from UCF.

Feb 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins looks on during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) looks to pass against the BYU Cougars during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) passes against the UCF Knights during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost leaves the field following the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins argues a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Basketball

A historic three-point shooting performance helps lift UCF over FGCU, 102-80.

UCF Basketball Postgame Presser vs. FGCU: Johnny Dawkins, Head Coach

Videos

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins provides insight on the Knights' win over Florida Gulf Coast, 102-80.

UCF Basketball Postgame Presser vs. FGCU: Forward Devan Cambridge and Guard Themus Fulks

Videos

UCF forward Devan Cambridge and guard Themus Fulks unpack the Knights' win over Florida Gulf Coast, 102-80.

Nov 22, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost walks into the venue before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Football

UCF running back Taevion Swint set to return to the Knights in 2026, per his representation.

Feb 11, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins watches during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Basketball

See how to follow the UCF Knights Men's Basketball team as it tries to extend its active winning streak to nine games.

Mar 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins talks to the team in the second half during a timeout against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Basketball

UCF guard Riley Kugel rebounds after his season-opening hot streak went cold.

Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Cougars running back Dean Connors (44) catches a pass in front of UCF Knights defensive back Antione Jackson (7) during the second half at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Football

See how the UCF Knights fared with their transfer portal acquisitions for the 2025 season in the defensive backs room.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost on the sidelines against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Football

Jeff Love, UCF's Executive Director of Player Personnel, announces his departure from the Knights.

Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Arturo Dean (2) drives to the basket around Cincinnati Bearcats guard Josh Reed (10) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Former Oklahoma State guard Arturo Dean is now officially a UCF Knight months after his initial commitment announcement.

Mar 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins argues a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Guard Riley Kugel bounces back as UCF Hoops extends its winning streak to eight games after a victory over Mercer, 81-63.

Nov 29, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws over the reach of UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

UCF EDGEs Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly accept invitations to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

UCF Basketball Postgame Presser vs. Mercer: Johnny Dawkins, Head Coach

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins provides insights on the Knights' win over Mercer, 81-63, that extended their winning streak to eight games.