Matt Murschel

Orlando

National College Football Writer at Orlando Sentinel

UCF and college football writer for Orlando Sentinel & Tribune. Instagram: @osmattmurschel [email protected]

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UCF AD Terry Mohajir pleased with progress of football under Scott Frost

4 days ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

Over the course of more than four years serving as the athletics director at UCF, Terry Mohajir has faced the challenging task of hiring two head coaches for the football program. He brought Gus Malzahn into the fold, a familiar face from their time together at Arkansas State, hoping that Malzahn's proven track record would help elevate the football program to new heights.
UCF football position preview: Defensive line

4 days ago | miamiherald.com | Matt Murschel

The sixth in an occasional position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into the offseason:What to expectNo unit provides as much experience as the defensive front, which is anchored by a pair of veteran edge rushers, Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly. Together, this duo accounted for nearly half of the team's total quarterback sacks last season, contributing 10.5 out of the 22 sacks.
UCF football position preview: Defensive line

4 days ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

The sixth in an occasional position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into the offseason:What to expect No unit provides as much experience as the defensive front, which is anchored by a pair of veteran edge rushers, Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly. Together, this duo accounted for nearly half of the team's total quarterback sacks last season, contributing 10.5 out of the 22 sacks.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark reaffirms push for 5+11 playoff model

6 days ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark reaffirmed that his league favors a 5+11 model for any future version of the College Football Playoff, stating it is fair and rewards performance. Yormark's remarks are just the latest in an ongoing debate among Power 4 commissioners over the future of football's postseason. It's an issue that's created a clear divide between the heavyweights of the SEC and Big Ten and those in the Big 12 and ACC.
UCF football position preview: offensive line

6 days ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

The fifth in an occasional position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into the offseason:What to expect The Knights face a significant challenge this season as they seek to compensate for the departure of four key starters: Amari Kight, Adrian Medley, Cade Kitler and Marcellus Marshall. Together, they accounted for approximately 73% of the total snaps played by the offensive line last year, leaving a substantial gap that needs to be filled.
What caused the baseball team's disappointing season?

6 days ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

The third UCF mailbag of the offseason brings questions about the disappointing season by the baseball team, ongoing litigation and an impending change to the College Football Playoff. What do you think was the cause of the baseball team's disappointing end to the season? - @JAHattaway. There's no doubt that this was a disappointing season for UCF baseball, which was coming off an appearance in the NCAA regional last year.
UCF's Scott Frost finding footing again with Knights

1 week ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

It's been five months since Scott Frost made his highly anticipated return to the UCF, and the Knights' head coach is finally starting to feel at home once again. Frost, 50, is reuniting with a program after an eight-year absence. Since his introductory press conferenc e in mid-December, he's navigated a whirlwind of emotions and challenges as he embarks on this new chapter in his career. "[It's been] fun - hard but fun," Frost told reporters during this week's Big 12 spring meetings in Orlando.
Kickoff times, TV revealed for several UCF football games

1 week ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

UCF will open its 2025-26 football season with back-to-back night games. The Knights are set to host Jacksonville State in a Thursday night matchup at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. It's the first game under new coach Scott Frost, who is making his return to the program after an eight-year absence. UCF hosts North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept.
Deadline looming on possible basketball tourney expansion

1 week ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

The idea of expanding the NCAA men's basketball tournament continues to gain momentum as administrators and coaches addressed it during this week's Big 12 spring meetings. NCAA President Charlie Baker met with league and school officials to discuss a variety of topics, including whether to broaden the postseason tournament from its current 68-team field. Either way, the clock is ticking on a decision.
Big 12 looking to beef up non-conference men's basketball schedule

1 week ago | orlandosentinel.com | Matt Murschel

The Big 12 Conference has long been celebrated for being one of the strongest leagues when it comes to men's basketball. However, the landscape of college basketball shifted this past season as the Big 12 found itself overshadowed by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten. The league managed to secure just seven bids to the NCAA tournament while the SEC set a record by sending 14 teams to the tournament. In response, the Big 12 is working to enhance its non-conference schedules.