UCF running back Duke Watson speaks with the media following the Knights' season-opening win over Bethune-Cookman, 73-6.

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Fresh off the transfer portal, the explosive former Louisville standout joins a prestigious group of Knights recognized nationally as he aims to revitalize UCF’s high-powered rushing attack.

Louisville transfer Duke Watson embraces an "iron sharpens iron" mentality, joining a revamped backfield of versatile playmakers ready to ignite the Knights' high-octane wide zone rushing attack.

With 26 days to go until the 2026 UCF football season kicks off, learn more about the players wearing the Knights' No. 26 jerseys: running back Duke Watson and defensive back Elijah Keys.

Speedster Duke Watson brings explosive playmaking to the Knights' rebuilt backfield, pairing elite versatility with a history of leading the nation in yards per carry under Scott Frost.

The second in a position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into fall camp: TODAY: RUNNING BACKS What to expect The Knights’ rushing attack had its moments last season, but never quite developed an identity as a unit. The departures of starters Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon, who exhausted their eligibility, meant the program would need to find fresh new faces to fill the ...

UCF possibly has one of the more talented running back units in the Big 12. It’s a bold statement, but one that isn’t too far from the truth, at least according to coach Scott Frost. “The running back room is probably one of our strongest and deepest on the team,” Frost said back in May at the conclusion of spring camp. “That’s a room I feel really good about.” Newcomers Duke Watson and Landen ...

Celebratory backflips are nothing new in sports. Former NASCAR driver Carl Edwards used to perform them after taking the checkered flag, as did NFL standouts Khalen Saunders (New York Jets) and Orlando’s own Jeremiah Ledbetter (New York Giants). So when Duke Watson was asked to demonstrate a talent in front of his new teammates at UCF, the talented running back took it upon himself to showcase ...