Josh Derry Hailed As UCF Knights' #1 Receiver But Will He LEAD The Offense To GLORY? | UCF Podcast

UCF Knights hunt for an upset as Josh Derry emerges as the go-to receiver and special teams competition heats up. Can Scott Frost’s squad exceed low pre-season expectations and become a real threat in the Big 12 this season? Mike G. and Kyle Nash spotlight UCF’s battles at kick and punt return—with Antoine Jackson, Dwayne Thomas, and newcomers like Taevion Swint vying for crucial roles—and break down defensive coordinator Alex Grinch’s high-energy, no-excuse mindset. They debate whether BYU or Houston offers the Knights’ best chance for a signature win, analyze Derry’s leadership impact, and discuss how the defensive backfield depth could become UCF’s secret weapon. Will the Knights capitalize on a manageable schedule and finally deliver the upset their fans crave? 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.