Alonza Barnett III vs Drew Mestemaker—Who’s ELITE? | UCF Podcast

UCF Knights surge back with a thrilling comeback win against Arizona State, reigniting hopes for an NCAA tournament berth. Can Johnny Dawkins’ squad keep the momentum rolling and take down Texas Tech next? Mike G. and Andrew Gluchov break down the Knights’ resilience, highlighting Riley Kugel’s elite scoring and the team’s improved depth—key factors fueling UCF’s Big 12 transformation. The episode spotlights a heated debate over the top Big 12 quarterbacks for 2026, with Andrew Gluchov and Mike G. ranking standouts like Brendan Sorsby, Bear Bachmeier, and UCF’s own Alonza Barnett III. Analysis covers UCF’s tough six-game stretch, their current NCAA tournament positioning, and the strategic blueprint for toppling Texas Tech’s star-heavy lineup. Are the Knights building a new winning culture—and which QB will emerge as the conference’s best? 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.