UCF Offense at a CROSSROADS—Will Alonza Barnett’s Arm DOMINATE or DISAPPOINT? | UCF Podcast

Locked On UCF - Daily Podcast on the UCF Knights Football & Basketball · Sep 1, 2026 · 12m

UCF Knights aim to revive their passing game as Alonza Barnett steps into the spotlight. Can Barnett hit 300+ attempts and finally add a multi-dimensional threat to a UCF offense that’s leaned too heavily on RJ Harvey’s ground game? Mike G. and Kyle Nash debate whether the Knights can keep pace with Big 12 rivals and what it’ll take for UCF’s aerial attack to emerge as a true game-changer. On the defensive side, attention shifts to how Alex Grinch’s unit will respond after key losses such as Malachi Lawrence and Nigel Leak. With standouts like Horace Lockett and emerging talents Isaiah Nixon…