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Houston, we have a problem. Ranked Cougars play in nearly empty stadium vs UCF
No. 20 Houston debuted some sweet space-themed uniforms for their matchup against UCF — but it doesn't look like that many people were there to see them in person. The Cougars were home for their game and their fans appeared to stay home with a sparse crowd inside TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3. A video taken of when Houston ran onto the field before kickoff showed several empty sections — not just empty seats — of the stadium. While you typically should wait for the game to begin to get a look at the crowd, there was no doubt a disappointing and shocking turnout for a ranked team. It’s ‘Space City’ 🆚 ‘Space U’ in H-Town‼️ 🏟️ TDECU Stadium 🏠 #20 Houston 🆚 UCF #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/0Y2ykKCH0v — College Football Campus Tour (@cfbcampustour) October 3, 2026 Pregame at Houston’s TDECU Stadium. Ten minutes before kickoff. pic.twitter.com/OsTHRzERDt — Joseph Duarte (@Joseph_Duarte) October 3, 2026 It is a humid and hot day in Houston, as the high for the day was 84 degrees with a real feel temperature of 91 degrees, according to AccuWeather . Houston has had recent struggles with its crowd already, and mix that with an 11 a.m. local
KU Sports
No. 18 BYU emphatically ended the nine-match winning streak of Kansas’ volleyball team Friday night as the Cougars swept the 19th-ranked Jayhawks, 3-0 (27-25, 25-18, 25-21), in a Big 12 Conference match at the Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena.
“We really didn’t follow our game plan,” said Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer. “It was very frustrating pretty much all match. We had a hard time getting our brains locked in. I thought we were more emotional tonight and had a hard time calming that down. It took us a long time to catch our breath and be able to settle down. It didn’t happen until towards the end of the third (set) and then we started getting some traction, but at that point, it’s just too late.”
Heavy.com
UCF HC Scott Frost Defends Playcalling Amid Growing Criticism in Houston Loss
For about two and a half quarters, it looked like the UCF Knights were going to pull off a major upset against the Houston Cougars. Then, with a 17-0 lead, things started to spiral, and the Knights lost 27-17. There was plenty of criticism to go around. However, many fans...
Daytona Beach News-Journal
UCF linebacker announces return after eligibility fight
At long last, Cole Kozlowski will rejoin the UCF football team. The fifth-year linebacker announced in a social media post on Oct. 4 that he has officially received extra eligibility. "Everything happens for a reason!" Kozlowski wrote on X. "After recent ruling, I have now been granted eligibility for the rest of the 2026-27 football season. Unbelievably blessed for the opportunity to strap up the helmet and play the game I’ve loved since I was 5 years old." Kozlowski enrolled in classes in August and has remained around the team following a July 31 injunction in the U.S. District Court of Colorado that gave an extra season to all Class of 2022 high school graduates. However, an Aug. 21 ruling in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals put that on hold. Kozlowski sat in limbo. He thanked McCarter & English law firm in his post. Everything happens for a reason! After recent ruling, I have now been granted eligibility for the rest of the 2026-27 football season. Unbelievably blessed for the opportunity to strap up the helmet and play the game I’ve loved since I was 5 years old. Thank you @mccarterenglish pic.twitter.com/DIYJ6nteZs — Cole Kozlowski (@ColeKozlowski2) October 4, 2026
mvasports.com
Girls Volleyball Closes Tough Swing for the Cure with Victory
The Montverde Academy girls volleyball team finished a challenging weekend on a winning note at the Bishop Moore Swing for the Cure tournament at Game Points Event Center in Orlando. Facing some of Florida's toughest competition, the Eagles dropped all three pool play matches, including a closely contested battle that...
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Oklahoma State Opens as 10-Point Favorites Over UCF
STILLWATER – It’s a new week in college football as No. 18 Oklahoma State is set to host UCF in Stillwater for the Pokes’ Big 12 home opener this Saturday. For the first time in nearly three seasons, the Cowboys open up as double-digit favorites over a P4 opponent, 10 points, as the Knights blew a 17-point lead to lose to Houston 27-17 on the road on Saturday.
Seattle ON Tap
17 Points Up, Three Quarters Gone, and UCF Still Found a Way to Their 11th Straight Road Loss
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Can you even believe what went down in Houston tonight? UCF, with a commanding 17-point lead late in the third quarter against No. 20 Houston, completely crumbled, giving up […]
USA TODAY
Kylie Holden, No. 2 prospect in 2028 class, commits to Florida softball
The rich got richer in college softball. Florida softball landed a big-time commitment in the 2028 recruiting class on Friday, Oct. 2, when five-star middle infielder Kylie Holden announced her commitment to the Gators . Holden announced her commitment at a ceremony before Ocoee High School's (Orlando) football game on Friday. We also had a pregame commitment for Ocoee Girls Softball star Kylie Holden who is the #2 player in the COUNTRY! in the Class of 2028 and she announced her commitment to the Florida Gators! Here is the condensed commitment below @holdenkylie3 @FloridaGators pic.twitter.com/A6j35YcY2m — Central Florida High School Football Recruiting (@football305407) October 2, 2026 Holden — the No. 2 player in the 2028 recruiting class according to Softball America — joins a Florida class that already features five-star catcher Ryann Harris (No. 8 overall recruit), five-star two-way player Kate Losh (No. 11 recruit) and four-star catcher Brooklyn Evans (No. 21 recruit). This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kylie Holden, No. 2 prospect in 2028 class, commits to Florida softball
Seattle ON Tap
Kylie Holden Heads to Florida, And Their 2028 Softball Class Is Already Absolutely Stacked
Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Kylie Holden, the No. 2 prospect in the entire 2028 class, officially committed to Florida softball this past Friday, October 2. Seriously, if you thought Florida was already a powerhouse, […]
theapopkachief.com
Wekiva struggles against South Lake
Wekiva couldn’t find an answer on offense Friday night as the Mustangs fell to South Lake, 34-0, in Groveland. Wekiva (2-4) started the game with the ball but was unable to generate much offensively, allowing the South Lake Eagles (1-4) to quickly take control. South Lake opened the scoring...
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Houston unveils “Gridiron Galaxy” helmets, with 10 different variations, for UCF game
While Houston and UCF is not an official rivalry, it’s certainly heading in that direction. UCF has branded itself as “Space U” since 2017, famously hosting an annual Space Game in Orlando. Last November, Houston became the first team to spoil UCF’s perfect Space Game record, escaping Orlando with a 30-27 victory. After the game, Houston head coach Willie Fritz quipped, “We talked about it a little bit that we’re Space City. We showed a video about it last night. Coach (Derrick) Sherman did a presentation giving them a little background on NASA and Houston. When they call back in they say ‘Houston,’ don’t they?”
totalapexsports.com
UCF vs Houston preview: Knights chase huge win at No. 20
UCF (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) visits No. 20 Houston (3-1, 0-1 Big 12) on Saturday, Oct. 3, at TDECU Stadium, and the biggest question in this UCF vs Houston preview is whether Knights quarterback Alonza Barnett III is healthy enough to play. Houston bounced back from its only loss with a 42-28 win at Georgia Southern, while UCF has won two straight with a backup quarterback.
lakeandsumterstyle.com
Cameron Thornton Makes the Jump to Lake Minneola Basketball
At 6-foot-2, Cameron Thornton is used to having a size advantage on the basketball court. That changed when the 14-year-old shooting guard arrived at Lake Minneola High School this year. “The biggest challenge was the transition from middle school to high school,” Cameron says. “When I got to middle school,...
Heavy.com
UCF HC Scott Frost Shares Why He’s Thankful to Gus Malzahn
The UCF Knights pulled off an upset to start Big 12 play, knocking off the TCU Horned Frogs. Without starting quarterback Alonza Barnett, UCF was forced to rely on several unheralded players in a total team effort. Following the game, UCF head coach Scott Frost was asked about players like...
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Kick Time Announced for Oklahoma State’s Week 6 Matchup Against UCF
The Cowboys are off this upcoming weekend, but when they return to Boone Pickens Stadium, it’ll be for a morning kick. The Big 12 released its schedule for Week 6 (the weekend of Oct. 10), showing Oklahoma State’s game against UCF will kick at 11 a.m. on either ESPN or ESPN2. Here’s the Big 12’s full slate for that week:
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A BIG Win For The South Lake High School Eagles At Home On Sept 25
The SLHS Eagles opened district play by shutting out Wekiva this past Friday, Sept 25 scoring 34-0 at Eagle stadium. The Eagle offense had over 450 yards on the offensive side of the ball and multiple players had strong defensive performances keeping the Mustangs out of the South Lake end zone. Tre Kelly had a very strong performance rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns passing for 148 yards and a touchdown. Sam Wood also had a big night rushing for two touchdowns and 126 yards. Cody Mason would score on a 60 yard touchdown pass from Kelly as well.