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University of Central Florida Knights at Spectrum Stadium
Located just northeast of downtown Orlando, Spectrum Stadium has been the Knights' home since 2007, when it took over from what was then called the Citrus Bowl. It quickly earned the nicknames "The Bounce House" and "The Trampoline," thanks to vibrations produced in the stadium whenever fans jumped in unison. While officials said the structure was sound, UCF moved quickly to take the bounce out of the stadium, spending $400,000 to add steel to the beams and girders.
UCF isn't old enough to have any hoary old traditions, but that doesn't mean there's no pageantry to the proceedings. Come out a couple hours before kickoff and greet the players during their Knight Walk from IOA Plaza. Ninety minutes before kickoff, you can join the marching band and the spirit team near Knights Plaza for the fan march to the stadium. And when "Zombie Nation" comes on the speakers at the game, be sure to bounce.
University of Central Florida Knights History
Varsity football didn't come to UCF until 1979, when the Knights joined the NCAA's Division III. In 1996, UCF ascended to the NCAA's top division, becoming the first to play at all levels of college football. In short order, the Black and Gold became an unlikely national contender. In 2004, under new coach George O'Leary, UCF went 0-11. Over his next 10 seasons in Orlando, the team went to seven bowl games. These included a 52-42 Fiesta Bowl victory over Baylor, capping a 2013 season in which the Knights went 12-1 and undefeated in conference play.
In 2017, under coach Scott Frost, the Knights swept the regular season, won their conference championship game over Memphis in double overtime, and beat No. 7 Auburn in the Peach Bowl, 34-27 — the first undefeated season in school history. Locked out of the College Football Playoff, athletic director Danny White simply proclaimed UCF the national champion. The program went so far as to hang a national championship banner and hold a victory parade. This caused a good bit of controversy within college football, which had hoped its playoff system would resolve such disputes. The following year, the Knights proved they weren't flukes, going 12-1, their only loss coming against LSU in the Fiesta Bowl. That game ended UCF's 25-game winning streak.
amazing campus, fun stadium...should be on your top list for any away game. despite orlando being condusive to tourism and hospitality, the university of central florida blew all other away game experiences out of the water. amazingly beautiful and fun campus and stadium.
Great game even though UCF lost the game. Good win Miami.
It was an awesome experience! It was great football weather! The crowd was rowdy as to be expected! But Security/Police did their job very well! I would definitely go to another game when the Hurricanes come back to defend their win! Go Canes!!
Game outcome not as good. Energy super high. Really good tickets. Food stunk. Fights otside stadium could match Ultimate fighter.
THE GAME SUCKED AND THERE WAS NO PARKING AVAILABLE POLICE HAD YOU GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES NOBODY KNEW WHAT THE HECK WAS GOING ON, NEXT TIME I'LL WATCH IN ON TV :(
I just moved to Orlando and am a huge football fan. While my team is up north, I want to support the local team, so I bought tickets online for the UCF-Miami game. Although UCF fell short of the upset bid, I had a great time. Awesome college football atmosphere. Am definitely hoping that UCF gets an invite to a better conference while I still live here - they've got all the pieces to be a big time football program, they just need the BCS conference and the boost in recruiting that comes with it. I'll be back for the UCF-Marshall game.
I enjoyed being at my alma mater. I luv the new stadium and all that UCF has done except for making a good team, LOL! It was fun though!
UCF WAS NOT IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS MIAMI, BUT AS A UCF GRAD (1972 WHEN IT WAS FTU) I WOULD RECOMMEND A TRIP TO ONE OF UCF'S GAMES. TAILGATING IS AT LEAST HALF THE FUN!
we had a blast at the game!
Our son is a freshman in the band, our first time there for a game. In past have been to UM games and are filled with drunken obnoxious people, note, no beer sold at UCF stadium. UCF great tailgating, civilized students, beautiful school and arena. Worst part was the hot sun - next time a night game! Leave early to get a good parking spot and be prepared to do some walking. And yes, the band is great!!
little or no atmospere of a college football game. Although the stadium was actually rocking (scary), not much fanfare.
Tooooooooooooooo hot no more afternoon games until November
We had a great time at the UCF vs Memphis game! Even though the stadium was sparse with fans, it was still rocking and bouncing (literally!).. Sat down by the student section and band (LOTS OF ENERGY) and we were surrounded by tons of Black and Gold spirit!
Great game and great seats. I just wish the game would have been scheduled for 7:30 due to the fact that it is still in the 90's in October. I think for parents weekend and the heat that most parents would have enjoyed the game even more in the evening. Overall it was a great day with my family
UCF started off a little slow in the beginning but 4th qtr play was great action to watch. Glad they won...big win for UCF
Great game. Security was great , especially for allowing parents to get pictures of the band from along the railing. The long walk from the stadium to parking was difficult.
THe game was awesome, parking was distant, but made it easy to get out at the end. The stadium seating was the only downfall. Steel bleacher seats for three hours = no fun. However, cant complain too much, it was college football.
I took my Freshman daughter to her first college football game, the UCF vs. Buffalo game, on 9/19/09. Call me nostalgic, but it was everything I hoped for: a beautiful stadium, an exciting game, and a large crowd that was really into it. I was amazed at the student body, all dressed in white, jumping up and down at every kickoff and stomping their feet on every opponent's third down. The event staff was downright cheerful, and the atmosphere was terrific. We had a wonderful time.
First visit to the Brighthouse Stadium at UCF. Outstanding facility, great crowds, great selection of "goodies", great scoreboard. But the game could have been better - Buffalo lost. Outstanding halftime and time out on the field presentations. Overall, a terrific evening. We will be back.
Our team this year is alittle shakey. Our Defense is slow to the corners and we are not able to run the ball up the middle very effectively. Our new Quarterback is outstanding and was the one that really won the game for the Knights.
