In a rematch of last season’s game, UCF is set to face off against West Virginia, who dominated the ground game in their previous meeting. Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene rushed for 3 touchdowns in that game and continues to be a threat on the ground this season. UCF is focusing on slowing down West Virginia’s rushing attack to secure a win.
UCF also spent time during their bye week addressing issues with their special teams, which cost them points in their last game. The team worked on rectifying mistakes such as blocked punts and missed field goals to improve their performance in upcoming games.
The Knights have also struggled with penalties, particularly false starts, and hope to improve their discipline in the upcoming game. Coach Gus Malzahn emphasized the importance of communication and execution to reduce penalties and limit mistakes.
In terms of injuries, UCF used the bye week to allow players to recover. Starting cornerback BJ Adams, who missed the last two games, returned to practice and is hopeful to play in the upcoming game against West Virginia.
Overall, UCF is preparing to face tough challenges in their upcoming game, focusing on improving their ground defense, special teams, and discipline to secure a victory. The game is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium, with TV coverage on ESPNU.
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