UCF Knights Could LURE Top Recruits as Alonza Barnett DELIVERS on National Stage | UCF Podcast

UCF Knights’ recruiting race heats up as a hot start could flip top prospects before National Signing Day. Can head coach Scott Frost and his staff leverage early wins—especially a primetime showdown against Pitt—to attract high-profile talent and keep rivals at bay? Mike G. and Andrew Gluchov break down the vital role of momentum, home-field advantage at the Bounce House, and the strategic importance of the “space game” for luring elite recruits. Plus, a preview of the season opener vs. Bethune-Cookman: Will quarterback Alonza Barnett get enough reps, and can UCF cover the 39.5-point spread? Get insight on depth chart decisions, player development, and UCF's path to Big 12 relevance as fans brace for a pivotal season. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.