UCF will open its first season as a member of the Big 12 against Kent State. The Knights are heavily favored to win their eighth straight home opener.
UCF vs. the unknown. The Knights admit they do not know a whole lot about Kent State and what new Golden Flashes coach Kenni Burns plans to run. Burns comes to Kent State after serving as an assistant coach and running backs coach at Minnesota. UCF coach Gus Malzahn said the team is flying in a bit blind also considering the Flashes are replacing several players who transferred, including some who followed former coach Sean Lewis to Colorado.
Considering the Flashes are working in a new quarterback with Michael Alaimo winning the job after a camp battle, expect Kent State to run the ball and try to control the clock. UCF is strong up front with Josh Celiscar and Ricky Barber leading the defensive line. The Knights gave up 157.7 rush yards per game last year, seventh in the AAC.Kent State: LB Khalil Saunders is one of the few returning players on a roster hit hard by transfers.
UCF: QB John Rhys Plumlee set the tone for the Knights last year passing for 2,586 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns against eight interceptions while rushing for an additional 862 yards and 11 touchdowns. That was all in his first year running Gus Malzahn’s offense after transferring from Ole Miss. He said he has a better handle on the offense this year.The Knights are 33-10 all-time in home openers and have won seven straight home openers. ...
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