Andrew Cherico Reports

What was supposed to be a bye week full of preparation for UCF's biggest matchup of the season against North Carolina and Bill Belichick on the sideline shifted dramatically Tuesday night. Offensive line coach Shawn Clark suffered an unspecified medical emergency, UCF Athletics announced, turning the team's focus from football to rallying around one of its leaders.

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Coach Scott Frost said Clark is in "OK" condition and stable...

Dwight Howard’s long-awaited basketball return to Orlando sent fans into a frenzy, though it wasn't with an NBA team. The Magic legend took a new path by joining the BIG3 after playing overseas, quickly emerging as one of the league’s brightest stars. His dominant play made him an instant fan favorite and earned him a spot in the 2025 BIG3 All-Star Game, where he was overwhelmed with joy after winning MVP honors and feeling the love from Orlando fans.“It’s always great to be home in Orlando,” Ho...

Central Florida's talent pool continues to thrive, and it's only getting deeper. Two standout Class of 2028 quarterbacks, Brycen Marbrey and Blake McCullough, are already turning heads. Both prospects have mutual interest in UCF and plan to attend games during the 2025–26 season as they look for breakout years. Their journey begins off the field, guided by quarterback coach Anthony Siciliano, who's helping them develop the right way.

Both quarterbacks are ready to take the next step in their hi...

Incoming freshmen at UCF were introduced to a wide range of resources to guide them through their college journey at the annual UCF Student Success Conference, a three-day event that wrapped up on Sunday at the four-star Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.Each year, students in the Soar Success Program are required to attend the leadership-based conference as part of their admission into the university.
The weekend featured keynote speakers, breakout sessions and, this year, a record-high student...

Music boomed, people danced and community thrived on Thursday at the Beta Theta Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc.'s annual "Pachanga Cultural Showcase."Held during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the showcase brought together Latin and Hispanic student organizations for a ballroom-style event where they could connect, educate, and perform on stage inside the Live Oak Ballroom on UCF's main campus — giving the audience a chance to learn about diverse...

Ben Witherspoon, an assistant coach for UCF men's basketball, has defied the odds by climbing the coaching ladder and showing unwavering determination to be great.As UCF men’s basketball's practice is preparing to begin, Witherspoon is sitting on the bench with his eyes concentrating on the game-film he’s reviewing on his silver laptop. Players are stretching, waiting for drills to begin. Conversations are going on but no laughter, you can hear the sneakers squeak on the wooden court.
Wi...