After wrapping up its non-conference schedule, UCF is preparing to embark on its third season in the Big 1 2 conference this week.

The Knights are set to travel to Kansas for a meeting against Kansas State (1-3, 0-1 Big 12) on Saturday.

Since joining the Power 4 conference in 2023, the Knights have encountered considerable challenges as they strive to establish themselves. Over the last two seasons, they’ve managed to secure only a 5-11 overall record, which includes a troubling 2-7 record when playing away from the welcoming atmosphere of Acrisure Bounce House Stadium .

UCF (3-0) has lost six of its last seven Big 12 contests, going back to last season.

The encouraging sign is that nearly half of its league contests have been decided by a touchdown or less, with the Knights hold

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