UCF returns to the practice field to open spring football camp on March 11.
The Knights are slated to participate in 14 practices over six weeks, with things winding down on April 15. According to a school official, the annual spring game date hasn’t been finalized.
The team is scheduled to participate in three practices on March 11, 13 and 15 before taking a week off for spring break. They’ll return to practice on March 26.
Practices are not open to the general public.
Who’s sliding to practice? pic.twitter.com/uyXMBHjxu4
— Coach Alex Mathis (@CoachAlexMathis) January 28, 2024
UCF is coming off a 6-7 season, its first in the Big 12, leading coach Gus Malzahn to make several significant offseason moves, including shaking up the coaching staff. Malzahn brought in longtime defensive specialist Ted Roof as the Knights’ new defensive coordinator and Tim Harris Jr. as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.
He also hired former Auburn assistant Trovon Reed to lead the cornerbacks and Anthony Kincy as the program’s new strength and conditioning coach.
“We went 6-7. That’s unacceptable,” Malzahn said. “We’ve made some changes that I feel good about moving forward.”
UCF returns several key contributors from last season, including running back RJ Harvey, receiver Kobe Hudson and defensive lineman Ricky Barber. The Knights also added close to two dozen transfers led by quarterback KJ Jefferson, a fifth-year starter from Arkansas.
UCF 2024 SPRING SCHEDULE
March 11
March 13
March 15
March 26
March 28
March 30
April 2
April 4
April 5
April 6
April 8
April 10
April 11
April 15
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