It’s July, which means that there will be college football games played next month. As the Knights continue to prepare for the upcoming 2019 campaign, which kicks off Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. from inside Spectrum Stadium, we will take a look at what UCF brings back and what fans of the Black and Gold have to look forward to this fall.
Returning Linebackers
Nate Evans, Senior | 6-1, 241
Stats: Played in all 13 games, ranking second on the team with 99 tackles and had 10.0 TFLs
Note: Had 2.5 sacks and a 94-yard interception return for a touchdown at ECU
Eric Mitchell, r-Junior | 6-2, 238
Stats: Totaled 44 tackles and 4.5 TFLs in 11 games played in 2018
Note: Had one interception in the Knights' win over FAU
Eriq Gilyard, Sophomore | 5-11, 228
Stats: Had 38 tackles and 5.0 tackles-for-loss as a true freshman last season
Note: Played in 11 of 13 games, making one start in 2018
Shawn Burgess-Becker, r-Senior | 6-2, 224
Stats: Had 13 tackles and 2.0 TFLs in 13 games as a junior in 2018
Note: Took an interception back for a touchdown in the win over FAU
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— Nate Evans (@OHthats_nate) June 10, 2019
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The 2019 season gets started Aug. 29 when the Knights host Florida A&M at Spectrum Stadium. UCF will also play host to Stanford, UConn, ECU, Houston and South Florida as the Knights aim to win a third straight American Athletic Conference Championship and return to a New Year’s Six bowl for the third consecutive season.