UCF and Gus Malzahn appear READY to make noise in the Expansion Big 12 l College Football Podcast

UCF was playing in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) just 2 years ago. Now they've brought in a top-25 transfer portal class headlined by Arkansas transfer QB KJ Jefferson and a bevy of other impact players. They are set up to have an impact season in the Big 12 that goes beyond 2024.
This segment is from Tuesday's episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin
UCF and Gus Malzahn appear READY to make noise in the Expansion Big 12
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[@billytuesday4492]

UCF has the potential to become a powerhouse in the sport with its strong commitment to football and a rapidly growing fan base. As a fan of the B1G they would be the first Florida team I would take in any future conference expansion.

[@LockedOnCollegeFootball]

Being the only Big 12 school in Florida is not a small thing

[@rodrigocampos3084]

Thanks for the UCF love! Our transfer portal class is #3 by ESPN, top 10 class ON3…etc 😎 UCF is going to be exciting to watch this coming season…. KJ at QB, our RB duo that combined had 2,800 yards last season, our WR room and a whole roster of talent. 🙌🏻💪🏼. #goknights

[@LockedOnCollegeFootball]

Glad you enjoyed! I have always liked 247Sports the best and will continue using them. But the hype should be real compared to last year

[@billostendorf1077]

If ICF can improve on defense, they can win 9-10 games. Offense is loaded. RJ Harvey is one of the best running backs in Big 12

[@mikehutchings4488]

I am so excited to see UCF turn the corner and be a contender year in and year out in the Big 12. It could be this year. Curious how the coaches and media think they'll fare in the conference. Glad you are catching on,...the game against Utah could be epic, especially if Utah is looking past them.

[@rodrigocampos3084]

Also… we have the largest living alumni base in the Big12 🎉

[@taylorrowe2002]

irrelevant unless we can win a natty. A real one which everyone recognizes. I am a UCF student and fan. But I tell you this is irrelevant unless we can win natty's.

[@davidumana8491]

UCF will be winning some championships soon. Mark my words. They are cooking something down there. I won't like to have them on my schedule. Good for them and the Big 12, Merica's conference!

[@BrokeBoyBeck]

Go Knights! Charge On! 🙌🏼⚔️

[@Knightowl1980]

I’m not saying we got lucky, but coaching consistency helps, Gus came in a couple years ago and emphasized recruiting, UC lost fickell and hired someone boring as they entered. BYU was in transition with their roster after Zach Wilson, and UH was stuck with holgerson who wore out his welcome time was already counting down and had to start over with Fitz. Not to mention we have been planning for a power conference for a while and donors are ready even though the alumni hasn’t hit peak earning potential

[@deathsavearcade3951]

They didnt belong in the G5 when they were in it. Makes sense they are the first to be relevant in the big 12. Within the next 5 years they will win the championship twice

[@fade2blac352]

GKCO

[@SwagCane]

Light shedule

[@retireorbust]

The Canes would get smoked even worse. Your glory days are over.

[@aaronmurray9021]

Can't spell, definite cane fan. Harder than the canes schedule because the B12 is a better, top to bottom conference. go back to the 90's kid.