2025 UCF Football Schedule

UCF Knights (5-7) (2-7)

  • Aug. 28 Thursday home Jacksonville State Gamecocks Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 7:00 PM ESPN+ Victory 17-10
  • Sep. 6 Saturday home North Carolina A&T Aggies Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 7:00 PM ESPN+ Victory 68-7
  • Sep. 13 Saturday bye Bye Bye
  • Sep. 20 Saturday home North Carolina Tar Heels Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 3:30 PM FOX Victory 34-9
  • Sep. 27 Saturday away Kansas State Wildcats Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS 12:00 PM FS1 Defeat 20-34
  • Oct. 4 Saturday home Kansas Jayhawks Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 7:30 PM ESPN2 Defeat 20-27
  • Oct. 11 Saturday away Cincinnati Bearcats Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 12:00 PM FS1 Defeat 11-20
  • Oct. 18 Saturday home West Virginia Mountaineers Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 1:00 PM HBO Max Victory 45-13
  • Oct. 25 Saturday bye Bye Bye
  • Nov. 1 Saturday away Baylor Bears McLane Stadium, Waco, TX 12:00 PM ESPNU Defeat 3-30
  • Nov. 7 Friday home Houston Cougars Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 8:00 PM FS1 Defeat 27-30
  • Nov. 15 Saturday away Texas Tech Red Raiders Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX 3:30 PM FOX Defeat 9-48
  • Nov. 22 Saturday home Oklahoma State Cowboys Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL 4:00 PM ESPN+ Victory 17-14
  • Nov. 29 Saturday away BYU Cougars LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT 1:00 PM ESPN2 Defeat 21-41
  • Dec. 6 Saturday home Big 12 Championship AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX 12:00 PM ABC Game Info

Frequently Asked Questions

When does UCF’s 2025 football season start and who’s the opener?

UCF opens Thursday, August 28, 2025 vs. Jacksonville State at 7:00 PM EDT at the Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando.

Who are UCF’s 2025 non-conference opponents?

Three home games:

  • Jacksonville State (Aug 28)
  • North Carolina A&T (Sept 6)
  • North Carolina (Sept 20)

All are at the Acrisure Bounce House.

What are UCF’s 2025 Big 12 home and away games?

Home:

  • Kansas (Oct 4),
  • West Virginia – Homecoming (Oct 18),
  • Houston – Space Game (Fri, Nov 7),
  • Oklahoma State – Senior Knight (Nov 22)

Away:

  • at Kansas State (Sept 27),
  • at Cincinnati (Oct 11),
  • at Baylor (Nov 1),
  • at Texas Tech (Nov 15),
  • at BYU (Nov 29).

What are the special theme games in 2025 (Homecoming, Space Game, Senior Knight)?

  • Homecoming: Oct 18 vs. West Virginia
  • Space Game: Fri, Nov 7 vs. Houston
  • Senior Knight: Nov 22 vs. Oklahoma State

These are listed on UCF’s official schedule.

What time zone are kickoff times listed in and when will more TV times be set?

Times on UCF’s site are listed in Eastern Time (e.g., both early games are 7:00 PM EDT). The rest of the TV/kick times are released on 12-day or 6-day selection windows by the Big 12.

Where does UCF play home games?

At the Acrisure Bounce House (UCF’s on-campus stadium) located at 4465 Knights Victory Way, Orlando, FL 32816.

How can I watch or stream UCF games in 2025?

TV assignments roll out during the season, but the Big 12’s football partners include ESPN/ABC, FOX, and TNT Sports under the league’s media package; streaming is announced per game as selections are made.

How can I listen to UCF football on the radio?

UCF games air on FM 96.9 / AM 740 “The Game” (iHeart), with links from the official schedule.

When is the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game?

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (listed at 11:00 AM CT on ABC by the Big 12).

How does the 12-team College Football Playoff work in 2025?

The CFP includes the five highest-ranked conference champions plus seven at-large teams; conference champs are prioritized among automatic qualifiers.