Orlando, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) - For the second week in-a-row the UCF Knights (1-1) will face a Big Ten foe in the Maryland Terrapins (2-0). It's Family Weekend at Bright House Networks Stadium, kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
Matchup Facts:
- This will be the first Big Ten opponent the Knights will host inside BHNS.
- This will be the second consecutive week the Terrapins will travel to the state of Florida. Last week Maryland defeated FIU 41-14.
- This will be the first time in program history that the Knights will face the Terrapins.
- This game will be a matchup between two 1st year head coaches with UCF's Scott Frost and Maryland's D.J. Durkin.
Key Offensive and Defensive Stats:
- Last week against Michigan, the Knights ran for 275 yards, including a school-tying 87-yard touchdown run by true freshman Adrian Killins.
- Junior defensive linemen Jamiyus Pittman enters Saturday's contest having played in every game of his UCF career, a total of 27 contests.
- Linebackers Mark Rucker and Chequan Burkett are tied for the team lead in total tackles with 14.
- The Knights enter Saturday averaging 79.5 plays per game, compared to last season in which the Knights averaged 65.1 plays per game.
Marc's Minute
Since this matchup will have two first year head coaches and some of the oldest players in college football, UCF Director of Broadcasting Marc Daniels has some interesting topics to talk about in this week's "Marc's Minute." Check the video at the top of this page.
Weather Report
Saturday's forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day. During the evening it will drop to a 20 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms. The projected high is 88 degrees and the projected low is 74 degrees. Temperature around kickoff is expected to be 78 degrees.
UCF Tailgate Concert Series
Prior to this weekend's contest, the UCF Tailgate Concert Series presented by 96.9 The Game and iHeartRadio will take place at IOA Plaza at 5:00 p.m. Cowboy Mouth will headline this week's performers. Admission is free to all fans in attendance. Below is a performance from one of their hit songs "Jenny Says".
Monster MotoCross
For the first time this football season, the Monster MotoCross show will take place in the parking lot next to IOA Plaza. The event will be at 3:30 p.m., 4:25 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. Admission is free to all fans attending the game.
Links/Media Coverage
UCFKnights.com – Bounce House Bounce Back
UCFKnights.com – Eric Golden Story
Orlando Sentinel – Despite loss, 2016 UCF football team mentally stronger than last season
Orlando Sentinel – Scott Frost said UCF QB Justin Holman looks 'pretty good'
UCFSports.com – Rucker sees Maryland game as prime opportunity
The Baltimore Sun – Maryland coach D.J. Durkin looking forward to game in Central Florida's 'Bouncehouse'
The Washington Post – Walt Bell: Central Florida defense much improved
Clear Bag Policy
A new clear bag policy will be implemented at Bright House Networks Stadium for this season. Any bags entering the stadium must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". For more information on the new clear bag policy click here.
Radio/TV/Radio
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. inside Bright House Networks Stadium. The game will broadcast on the CBS Sports Network and in Orlando on radio station 96.9 FM/740 AM, and is also available on the iHeart app and the UCF game day app. Radio coverage will begin at 5:00 p.m.
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