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UCF's Defense Has Made MAJOR Strides This Spring | UCF Podcast
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- Apr 29, 2026
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Visit https://lockedonucf.supercast.com to Join the EveryDayer's Club today! UCF Knights football sharpens its edge with an infusion of experience and speed at linebacker—can a revamped defense fuel a breakthrough Big 12 campaign? Mike G. and Kyle Nash spotlight the defensive upgrades driving optimism in Orlando, from Malachi Lawrence’s NFL first-round selection to the arrival of playmakers like Lewis Carter, Taggart Curtis, and Jaleel Cuthbert. Are future high-round draft picks already emerging within this linebacker corps? Key discussions include Alex Grinch’s expanded system, the importance of continuity, and why physicality and violence may separate UCF on the field this fall. With the Knights forgoing a traditional spring game, Mike G. and Kyle Nash preview what to watch in the open practice, assess breakout candidates, and examine the impact of NFL-caliber athleticism on UCF’s recruiting and postseason chances. Will this defense set the tone for a bowl-bound season?