Does UCF NEED Duane Thomas Jr. To Take Down Pitt?! | UCF Podcast

UCF Knights brace for a pivotal road test against Pitt Panthers as Duane Thomas Jr.’s status looms large. Can UCF’s offense ignite if their top receiver returns—and will Alonzo Barnett’s connection with Thomas be the difference in this hard-fought matchup? Mike G. and James Duncan break down UCF’s offensive needs, wide receiver depth, and the keys to slowing Pitt’s attack. The hosts debate whether the game will turn into a high-scoring shootout or a defensive slugfest, spotlighting the roles of Duke Watson, Josh Derry, and the Knights’ formidable defensive line led by Isaiah Nixon. With Power 4 road wins at a premium, they analyze Scott Frost’s game plan, Pitt’s pressure-heavy defense, and the importance of controlling the pace and time of possession. Will UCF’s playmakers rise to the challenge and keep their path to victory alive? 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.