Missing their top-graded safety and defensive leader, the Knights must reshuffle their secondary to stop Baylor’s potent offense during Friday night’s high-stakes Space Game in Orlando.

Alex Grinch’s unit neutralized BYU’s ground game and forced critical turnovers, fueling a monumental victory as playmakers Tackett Curtis and Demari Henderson stifled the Cougars' potent attack.

The Sanford native is fueling the Knights’ defense with a historic takeaway streak and versatile blitzing, cementing his status as a Big 12 standout and NFL prospect.

Antione Jackson and Demari Henderson are fueling a ball-hawking secondary that ranks among the elite, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against TCU’s explosive passing attack.

Demari Henderson’s career-high performance and a relentless linebacking duo anchored a ball-hawking secondary, stifling Georgia State to secure momentum ahead of the Knights’ Big 12 opener against TCU.

UCF defensive back Demari Henderson speaks with the media following the Knights' win over Georgia State, 44-30.

With eight days to go until the 2026 UCF football season kicks off, learn more about the players wearing the Knights' No. 8 jerseys: defensive back Demari Henderson and quarterback Rocco Marriott.