Both UCF and Jacksonville State went through major transformations in the offseason that started with the hiring of new coaches and continued with the departure of significant parts of both rosters and the welcoming of a significant number of transfers.

In many respects, UCF and Jacksonville State found themselves on parallel paths as they prepared for Thursday’s season opener. Both programs underwent coaching changes during the offseason, resulting in significant roster revamps.

From some key new faces to some blasts from the past for UCF Knights fans and players alike, here are eight things to know about Jacksonville State ahead of Thu

With last week’s news of the Southeastern Conference shifting to a nine-game conference schedule for football in 2026 there was the assumption the non-conference schedules made for the next few seasons would start seeing teams fall off.

We already knew Cam Fancher would be the UCF Knights' starting quarterback. But who's starting everywhere against Jax State in Week 1?

The UCF Knights and Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet up to kick off this season in Orlando at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Both schools are about to start new eras with

Gavin Wimsatt has officially been named Jax State’s starting quarterback ahead of Thursday’s opener at UCF, head coach Charles Kelly told reporters on Sunday.

Jacksonville State University is mourning the loss of freshman student Lilly McCain and her younger sister, Libby, who both died in a tragi

UCF coach Scott Frost provides some insight from his scouting of Jacksonville State ahead of the Knights' season opener.