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.

Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars wide reciever Reggie Frischknecht (18) dives for a ball while being defended by Iowa State Cyclones cornerback David Coffey (18) during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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Plus, there may be hope for Duane Thomas Jr. to make his 2026 debut in the Knights' Wednesday player availability report head of their matchup against No. 18 Oklahoma State.

Oct 3, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars running back Preston Rex (12) runs after a catch against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Vernon Glover, Jr. (1) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Check in on how the rest of the UCF Knights' 2026 opponents fared in their Week 5 matchups.

Oct 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars running back Re'shaun Sanford II (6) runs with the ball as UCF Knights linebacker Tackett Curtis (24) attempts to make a tackle during the first quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Despite a 17-point lead midway through the third quarter, the UCF Knights ended up falling on the road to No. 20 Houston.

Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Cougars running back DJ Butler (25) avoids a tackle during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The UCF Knights take their first Big 12 road trip of 2026 to Space City to take on the No. 20 Houston Cougars. Learn everything you need to know about how to follow along with the game below.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights guard Riley Kugel (2) dribbles the ball UCLA Bruins in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Thanks to a second favorable legal ruling, guard Riley Kugel has another layer of protection to pursue another season of college basketball.

Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. (7) is forced out of bounds by Houston Cougars defensive back Kentrell Webb (8) during the first quarter at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The UCF Knights and No. 20 Houston Cougars issue their injury reports ahead of their Week 5 matchup.

Sep 18, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars defensive back Javion White (0) looks to the sidelines in the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Galaxy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

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Check in on how the rest of the UCF Knights' 2026 opponents fared in their Week 4 matchups.

Sep 26, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights tight end Caden Piening (18) celebrates after scoring during the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The UCF Knights started their Big 12 slate with a win over TCU after taking advantage of the Horned Frog's mistakes and a historic performance from quarterback Keyone Jenkins.

Sep 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; UCF Knights running back Taevion Swint (4) returns a kick-off against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The UCF Knights open Big 12 play on Saturday afternoon against the TCU Horned Frogs. Learn everything you need to know about how to follow along with the game below.

Sep 19, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Georgia State Panthers running back Qwantavius Wiggins (24) runs the ball in front of UCF Knights linebacker Lewis Carter (20) during the second half at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The UCF Knights and TCU Horned Frogs release their first Big 12 injury reports for the 2026 season.

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Take a deep dive into the UCF Knights' offensive line as it prepares to take on the Big 12.

Aug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; TCU Horned Frogs running back Jeremy Payne (26) carries the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Images

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Check in on how the rest of the UCF Knights' 2026 opponents fared in their Week 3 matchups.

Bryson Turner

Joined: Jul 10, 2025

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