Is Scott Frost’s Talent Acquisition ENOUGH for UCF Knights to DOMINATE? | UCF Podcast

UCF Knights eye a breakthrough season as Scott Frost and his staff reshape the roster—can new quarterback Alonza Barnett III catalyze a Big 12 resurgence in 2026? With the transfer portal closed, strategic offseason priorities take center stage: offensive line upgrades, quarterback depth, and unlocking playmakers in the running back and wide receiver corps. Will UCF’s offensive struggles from 2025 finally be addressed? Mike G. and Andrew Gluchov debate Scott Frost’s legacy and what it will take to silence his skeptics in year two. Key discussions highlight Davi Belfort’s transfer, Duke Watson’s arrival, and the need for reliable backup QBs. The hosts break down UCF’s goals—bowl eligibility, winning one-score games, and climbing the Big 12 standings. With high expectations for roster continuity and system execution, the pressure mounts: can the Knights deliver and make believers out of the doubters? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ROY Download Roy for iOS or Android and enter referral code LOCKED ON and you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000 cash. Visit JoinRoy.com for additional details. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Get off the sidelines and into the NIL game with Roy. HIMS Hims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment options. LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.