UCF wide receiver Josh Derry speaks with the media following the Knights' upset win over No. 2 BYU, 39-31.

With the UCF Knights on their bye week and halfway through their 2026 schedule, here are their 10 biggest winners of the season so far.

Derry prioritizes grit over stats to fuel the Knights’ potent rushing attack and navigate a grueling Big 12 schedule.

High-octane transfers Alonza Barnett III and Josh Derry debut as the heavily favored Knights seek a disciplined, turnover-free start to rectify last season’s costly penalty struggles.

With five days to go until the 2026 UCF football season kicks off, learn more about the players wearing the Knights' No. 5 jerseys: wide receiver Josh Derry and defensive back DJ Bell.

UCF wide receiver Josh Derry speaks with the media following the Knights' practice on Aug. 24.

Explosive wideout Josh Derry joins defensive anchors RJ Jackson Jr. and Lewis Carter as rising stars poised to parlay breakout Big 12 performances into professional football careers.

Mastering pre-snap discipline and unleashing explosive playmakers like Taevion Swint are the keys to Steve Cooper’s plan for transforming the Knights into a high-octane powerhouse.

A massive recruiting haul brings elite FCS production and Power Five defensive grit to Orlando as the Knights reload their roster to snap a two-year bowl drought.