UCF got off to a strong start against Kansas in their Big 12 home opener, but the Knights couldn’t hold onto their lead, ultimately losing to the Jayhawks 27-20 , on Saturday.
This marks their second consecutive loss and the fifth straight defeat against a conference rival.
The Knights are back in action at Cincinnati on Saturday at Nippert Stadium. In the meantime, here’s a look at five key takeaways from UCF’s latest setback.
Quarterback remains uncertain
For the second straight game, starter Tayven Jackson found himself on the sidelines with his left arm in a sling. Jackson was knocked out of Saturday’s game late in the third quarter and, unlike the previous week, there was no miraculous return for the redshirt junior.
Coach Scott Frost indicated that Jackson’s injury was “n