![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) warms up before his...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) warms up before his first start of the season against Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn and UCF Knights injured...]()
UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn and UCF Knights injured quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) great one another before the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) runs the ball in...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) runs the ball in the red zone during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights running back Jordan McDonald (5) right, celebrates his...]()
UCF Knights running back Jordan McDonald (5) right, celebrates his touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) sets up to throw...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) sets up to throw during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights defensive tackle Matthew Alexander (56) celebrates a tackle...]()
UCF Knights defensive tackle Matthew Alexander (56) celebrates a tackle for a loss during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) runs the ball down...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) runs the ball down inside the five yard line on a broken play against Villanova Wildcats linebacker Shane Hartzell (31) during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![Villanova Wildcats running back TD Ayo-Durojaiye (1) is knocked head...]()
Villanova Wildcats running back TD Ayo-Durojaiye (1) is knocked head over heals by UCF Knights defensive back Hudson Gibbs (19) during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights linebacker Walter Yates III (27) sprints down field...]()
UCF Knights linebacker Walter Yates III (27) sprints down field after intercepting the ball during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) celebrates his touchdown...]()
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) celebrates his touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs into the...]()
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Griffin (18) breaks a catch...]()
UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Griffin (18) breaks a catch into a long run and a touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage...]()
during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Griffin (18) breaks a catch...]()
UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Griffin (18) breaks a catch into a long run and a touchdown during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Griffin (18) can not make...]()
UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Griffin (18) can not make the catch at the goal line during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) leads his team to...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) leads his team to a win against Villanova at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights place kicker Colton Boomer (35) makes a field...]()
UCF Knights place kicker Colton Boomer (35) makes a field goal during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF cheerleaders dazzle the crowd during the Villanova at UCF...]()
UCF cheerleaders dazzle the crowd during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) breaks into open field...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) breaks into open field as he leads his team to a win against Villanova at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) breaks out of the...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) breaks out of the pocket as he leads his team to a win against Villanova at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF cheerleaders dazzle the crowd during the Villanova at UCF...]()
UCF cheerleaders dazzle the crowd during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights defensive end Kaven Call (33) rushes Villanova Wildcats...]()
UCF Knights defensive end Kaven Call (33) rushes Villanova Wildcats quarterback Connor Watkins (4) during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) catches the ball...]()
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) catches the ball in open field during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights defensive tackle Matthew Alexander (56) rushes during the...]()
UCF Knights defensive tackle Matthew Alexander (56) rushes during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn coaches before the Villanova...]()
UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn coaches before the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks into open...]()
UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) breaks into open field during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) breaks away on...]()
UCF Knights wide receiver Xavier Townsend (3) breaks away on a 90 yard punt back return for a touchdown and it is called back on a penalty during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights defensive tackle Lee Hunter (2) tries to block...]()
UCF Knights defensive tackle Lee Hunter (2) tries to block a pass from Villanova Wildcats quarterback Connor Watkins (4) during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the Villanova at...]()
UCF Knights cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) runs the ball during...]()
UCF Knights quarterback Timmy McClain (9) runs the ball during the Villanova at UCF football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
![National Weather Service experts warned Wednesday that the rise of a potent, global climate bully has set the stage for violent weather and killer tornadoes in Central Florida from now until spring. With one occurring every few to seven years at varying strengths, an El Niño climate phase is taking shape as among the stronger on record and is forecast to have a high probability of ushering powerful storm systems across the Gulf of Mexico into the Orlando region and other parts of Florida through March. National Weather Service officials said conditions in place put Central Florida at a comparable […]](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FLORIDA-TORNADOES.jpg?w=534 "National Weather Service experts warned Wednesday that the rise of a potent, global climate bully has set the stage for violent weather and killer tornadoes in Central Florida from now until spring. With one occurring every few to seven years at varying strengths, an El Niño climate phase is taking shape as among the stronger on record and is forecast to have a high probability of ushering powerful storm systems across the Gulf of Mexico into the Orlando region and other parts of Florida through March. National Weather Service officials said conditions in place put Central Florida at a comparable […]")