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The KnightShift Podcast
by KnightShift
Hear the latest from the world of UCF Athletics, for fans of the UCF Knights.
Episodes
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KnightShift #535: 2026 UCF Softball Preview
On this special edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez, Bryson Turner and Steven Brown preview the 2026 UCF Knights Softball team. We hear from Aubrey Evans, Isabella Vega, and Izzy Mertes as the Knights try to improve on their 35-24-1 record from 2025 and get back to the NCAA Tournament.
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KnightShift #534: New Year's Transfer Portal Talk
In this episode, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner discuss the upcoming transfer portal opening for UCF sports, focusing on the football team's roster changes, the challenges faced by the defensive line, and the critical need for a new quarterback. They also explore the impact of coaching changes on…
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KnightShift #533: 2025 UCF Football Season Wrap-Up
In this episode of KnightShift, Eric Lopez and Kyle Nash review the 2025 UCF football season, discussing the highs and lows, roster changes, and the implications of the transfer portal. They evaluate coaching decisions, recruiting challenges, and Scott Frost's controversial comments about the…
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KnightShift #531: UCF Men's Soccer Wins the Sun Belt
On this special edition of KnightShift, Eric and Bryson discuss the UCF Men's Soccer team's run to the Sun Belt Conference title, the significance of this moment for the program, and the legacy of head coach Scott Calabrese. Check out Black & Gold Banneret for all the latest in UCF Knights...
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KnightShift #530: Previewing UCF vs. Texas Tech and More
In this episode, Eric Lopez and Kyle Nash discuss the latest in UCF sports, focusing on the football team's loss to Houston and the implications of quarterback decisions and injuries. They analyze the impact of NIL on UCF's roster depth and preview the upcoming game against Texas Tech. The...
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KnightShift #529 - Olympic Sports Update
Join Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner as they update you on UCF Volleyball, Men's Soccer and Women's Soccer as the postseason looms for all three sports. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #527: Women's Hoops Tips Off
After an exhibition against Edward Waters and hosting the season opener with Bethune-Cookman, The Student of the Game Kyle Nash and Bryson Turner talk about what they see in the new identity of head coach Sytia Messer's 2025-26 team.
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KnightShift #526: Mike O'Donnell Previews UCF Men's Basketball
In this special edition of KnightShift, Jeff Sharon and Eric Lopez welcome College Basketball Analyst and former UCF Knight Mike O'Donnell to discuss the upcoming UCF men's basketball season, analyzing the team's depth, roster changes, and strategic focus on defense. They explore the importance…
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KnightShift #525: Previewing UCF vs. Baylor & Reviewing Hoops Exhibitions
On the latest KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle and Eric preview the UCF Knights' upcoming game with Baylor following a bye week. They break down the game and discuss how the Knights can attack Baylor's suspect defense. Then they talk about UCF Men's Basketball's exhibition games vs. Duke and LSU and what...
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KnightShift #524 LIVE Instant Reaction UCF beats WVU, 45-13
The Student of the Game Kyle Nash and Don Strouble react to the Knights first Big 12 win of the season over the Mountaineers.
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KnightShift #523: Clean Sheets and Big Feats (featuring Miriam Metzcus Ochoa)
Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner discuss break down the latest from UCF Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, and Volleyball. Also, UCF Hall of Fame inductee Miriam Metzcus Ochoa reflects on her career as a Knight.
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KnightShift #522: West Virginia Preview and Basketball Media Day Reax
UPDATE: We found out shortly after we signed off that Cam Fancher is OUT for UCF on Saturday. Please bear that in mind. On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, and Don look back at the positives from UCF's frustrating loss at Cincinnati last week and preview the upcoming game with West...
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KnightShift LIVE #521: UCF vs Cincinnati
Eric Lopez hosts Steven Brown and Kyle Nash The Student of the Game as they breakdown UCF's performance against the Bearcats. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #520: Previewing UCF vs. Cincinnati
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff and Kyle wrap up the fallout from the Kansas game and what UCF has to tighten up. Then they preview UCF's game with Cincinnati and discuss how UCF can attack the Bearcats in an effort to pull off the upset. Subscribe to KnightShift on...
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KnightShift #519 LIVE: INSTANT REACTION -- UCF vs Kansas
Eric Lopez hosts Don Strouble and The Student of the Game Kyle Nash from the Acrisure Bounce House to break down UCF's first Big 12 home game. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #518 - Previewing UCF vs. Kansas
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric and Don wrap up the fallout from UCF's first loss of the season to Kansas State, and then preview the Knights' upcoming home game with the Kansas Jayhawks. They look at UCF's questions coming into the game and how they can defend against KU's Jalon...
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KnightShift #517 LIVE: INSTANT REACTION -- UCF at K-State
The Student of the Game Kyle Nash and the crew breakdown the UCF Knights performance in their first Big 12 game of the year at Kansas State. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #516: Remembering Coach Clark, Previewing UCF vs. K-State
On this episode of KnightShift, Jeff Sharon, Don Strouble, and Bryson Turner look back at the legacy of the late UCF OL coach Shawn Clark, who passed away earlier this week. Then they make the transition to UCF's first road game at Kansas State, discussing UCF's hiring of former Purdue head coach...
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KnightShift LIVE #515 - UCF Dominates North Carolina, 35-9
Eric Lopez checks in with Steven Brown and The Student of the Game Kyle Nash from the Bounce Hose to evaluate how Scott Frost and the Knights did against Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels Subscribe to KnightShift on...
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KnightShift #514 - Previewing UCF vs. North Carolina
On the latest episode of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle and Don first provide the latest on UCF O-Line Coach Shawn Clark, who suffered a medical emergency last week. Then they shift gears to the UCF Knights' upcoming tilt with the North Carolina Tar Heels, led by legendary head coach Bill Belichick.…
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KnightShift #513 - Olympic Sports Check-In and North Carolina Kickoff Time Announced
Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner talk about how the Olympic Sports kicked off 2025 and the in-and-outs of how the upcoming football game hosting the Tar Heels came to pass. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #512 - Football's Bye Week Questions
On the latest KnightShift, Jeff and Don look back at the UCF Knights' first two games and revisit the Five Biggest Questions from the preseason to see how Scott Frost's football team is progressing as they enter the bye week before facing North Carolina. Subscribe to KnightShift on...
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KnightShift #511 - 2025 UCF Volleyball Preview Show
In this edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner preview the 2025 UCF Volleyball team as they enter their first season under new head coach Matt Botsford. We also hear from returning veterans Avah Armour and Abby Schomers. Subscribe to KnightShift on...
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KnightShift LIVE! #510: Game 1 UCF vs. Jacksonville State INSTANT REACTION
Kyle Nash and Don Strouble join Eric Lopez from the Bounce House to break down UCF's 17-10 home opener victory over Jacksonville State. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #509 - Opening Knight Jacksonville State Preview
On this edition of the all-new KnightShift Podcast, Jeff, Kyle and Don preview the UCF Knights' opening night tilt with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. They discuss the news of Cam Fancher getting the start at QB, as well as a preview of Jacksonville State. We also hear what they want to see…
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KnightShift #508 - 2025 UCF Men's Soccer Preview Show
On this special edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner preview the 2025 UCF Knights Men's Soccer team. They give their outlook on the roster and schedule, including head coach Scott Calabrese's Media Day press conference and an interview with GK Juanvi Munoz. Subscribe to…
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KnightShift #507 - 2025 UCF Women's Soccer Preview
On this special edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner preview the 2025 UCF Knights Women's Soccer team. They give their outlook on the roster and schedule, including head coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak's Media Day press conference and interviews with midfielder Maria Tregansin and...
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KnightShift #506 - UCF Football Position Preview
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff and Kyle first show off the brand new Black & Gold Banneret homepage, including our new feed for all the latest UCF news. Then they break down the UCF Football roster by position group, giving their takes on who the key players will be and where the most...
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KnightShift #505: What We Learned From UCF Player Media and First Scrimmage
The Student of the Game Kyle Nash and Eric Lopez analyze the latest developments in UCF Football and the second coming of head coach Scott Frost.
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KnightShift #504: Champion and Coach Jordan Johnson Returns
Former UCF Football center, 2017 National Champion, and assistant coach Jordan Johnson talks about coming back to the program that helped get them on the map. Join The Student of the Game Kyle Nash as he discusses life coaching with his former head coach Scott Frost, as well as his quarterback...
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KnightShift #503: Coaches Media Day Recap
The Student of the Game Kyle Nash hosts Don Strouble and Bryson Turner as they talk about the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Coaches Media Day. Subscribe to KnightShift on Apple,...
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KnightShift #502: UCF's Top 50 Head Coaches in all Sports -- 2025 Edition RELEASED !
The Student of the Game Kyle Nash hosts Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner as they discuss ELO and Turner's building of the 2025 series of articles featuring UCF's Top 50 head coaches in all sports. What went into building it and what they got out of it. Subscribe to KnightShift on...
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KnightShift #501 - Volleyball Great Emily Mottola and Latest from UCF Baseball and Softball
Eric Lopez and Don Strouble of the Black and Gold Banneret chat with former UCF volleyball great Emily Mottola. #GKCO #ChargeOn Emily played from 1992-1995.Since Emily arrived one year later than Metzcus, she joined the team the same year the program joined the ASUN, allowing her to get selected…
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KnightShift #500 - UCF Football All-Quarter Century Team
On this special edition of KnightShift, we reveal our selections for our UCF Football All-Quarter Century Team. Jeff, Eric, Kyle and Bryson break down the offense, defense, and special teams selections and discuss the players who made the team, the players who barely missed the cut, the close...
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KnightShift #499: Breaking Down 2025 Big 12 Media Days
Eric Lopez and The Student of the Game Kyle Nash break down what went down at Big 12 Media Days for head coach Scott Frost, Athletic Director Terry Mohajir, and the Big 12 as a conference. #gkco #ChargeOn Check out our website to stay up-to-date on all things UCF!...
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KnightShift #498: All About The Bannies!
The Student of the Game Kyle Nash talks with Banneret's Bryston Turner about the upcoming 2024-25 Bannies. #ucf #gkco #chargeon Check out our website to stay up-to-date on all things UCF! https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com Follow us on social media! http://twitter.com/ucfbanneret_sbn...
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KnightShift #497 Tampa Bay Rays Hitting Coach and UCF alum Chad Mottola
Tampa Bay Rays Hitting Coach Chad Mottola Reflects on his time as an outfielder with UCF Baseball and more.#ucf #gkco #chargeon Check out our website to stay up-to-date on all things UCF!https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com Follow us on social...
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KnightShift #496 - Protect This House Settlement
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle and Bryson start with discussing the final terms of the House Settlement and what it will mean for both the UCF Knights and college sports going forward. We would like to know what questions you have about the House Settlement. Send us your questions on...
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KnightShift #495 - Why the Big 12 Favors the 5+11 CFP Format
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle and Don open (1:00) by discussing the Big 12 Meetings in Orlando. They discuss Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark favoring the 5+11 CFP format proposal, and Jeff gives his theory as to why . We also hear UCF AD Terry Mohajir's reaction to Moustapha Thiam...
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KnightShift #494 - Rowing and Track Win Big 12 Championships!
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Bryson and Eric celebrate the UCF Knights Rowing team's clean sweep of the Big 12 Championships, making them UCF's first-ever Big 12 team champion. They also recap UCF Women's Track's two conference outdoor championships (14:57). Then Eric recaps UCF…
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KnightShift #493 - Softball Goes Dancing Again!
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric and Bryson discussthe UCF Knights Softball team's selection to the NCAA Tournament as they head to Austin, Texas and will play Michigan in their regional opener. Eric breaks down the regional, the Knights' chances, and the Big 12's chances in the...
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KnightShift #492 - 2025 Big 12 Softball Tournament Preview
On this special edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner preview the 2025 Big 12 Softball Tournament. Eric is at the tournament in Oklahoma City. They discuss the overall bracket, UCF's chances, postseason awards, and give their predictions. Subscribe to KnightShift on...
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KnightShift #491 - Breaking Down Scott Frost's Contract
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, Eric, Don and Bryson start with news from the football program, as Kyle and Eric break down the terms of Scott Frost's contract with the UCF Knights. Jeff, Bryson and Eric then talk about UCF Softball team's regular season-ending sweep of Kansas. Then...
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KnightShift #490 - UCF NFL Draft Breakdown
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, Eric, Bryson and Don open by breaking down both UCF Knights getting selected in the NFL Draft, RJ Harvey and Mac McWilliams. They also break down all of the UDFA signings and what chances each UCF player has of latching on. Then Jeff runs into technical...
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KnightShift #489 - Fantasy Basketball, But Real
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, Bryson and Don open by discussing the news of Moustapha Thiam leaving the UCF Knights Men's Basketball program via the transfer portal for Big 12 rival Cincinnati, and what wholesale roster turnover via the portal means for UCF and other programs going...
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KnightShift #488 - Transfers and Tennis Champs
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, Don and Bryson open up with discussion of the UCF Knights Football team's spring practice and the impending transfer of QB Dylan Rizk. Then it's over to Men's Basketball to discuss the latest comings and goings via the transfer portal. After the break…
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KnightShift #487 - Capping the Crown
On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Kyle, Don and Bryson break down the UCF Knights Men's Basketball team's run to the Crown Championship, where they ran out of gas against Nebraska in the final. Then it's over to Baseball and Softball to discuss the latest and what the Knights need to do to…
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KnightShift #486 - Alicia Jessop on the House Settlement and UCF
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Bryson, Eric and Don open with the UCF Knights' Baseball team's struggles, and Bryson breaks down what is ailing the team in its recent swoon. Eric talks about UCF Softball's split weekend, and we get you ready for Men's Basketball's game with Oregon State in...
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KnightShift #485 - Hoops Portal News
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Don and Bryson open with breaking news in basketball as several UCF Knights on both the women's and men's teams have entered the transfer portal, including Mikey Williams and Kaitlin Peterson. They discuss the impact of these transfers and what they would do…
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KnightShift #484 - Chasing the Crown
On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, Don and Bryson open up with the UCF Knights Men's Basketball team getting a bid to the new College Basketball Crown Tournament in Las Vegas. We break down the layout and TV for the new tournament, and UCF's chances in the bracket as they start with…
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