The KnightShift Podcast

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric, Drew and Kyle are all in the house to take on the latest realignment rumors, including: Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah to the Big 12 Could Washington and Oregon join them? ACC to SEC defection rumors The collapse of the Pac-12 The best and worst-case scenarios for UCF Which domino they're waiting to fall next Learn more...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Kyle begin by reacting to the news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, and what this means for UCF, the Big 12, and college football as a whole. Then Jeff is joined by QB coach Baylin Trujillo to discuss his work with John Rhys Plumlee and McKenzie Milton, Gus Malzahn's philosophy, and where he sees the QB p...

On this special edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric, Bryson, Drew and Kyle are all in the house to announce and discuss our annual Black & Gold Banneret Awards. We go through the nominees for all 27 awards, including Coaches, Athletes, Moments, Games, Plays, and Teams of the Year. Listen to the show and then follow us at @UCFBanneret_SBN the next couple of weeks so you can vot...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff is back and is joined by Andrew and Kyle to discuss the UCF Knights reaching a buyout deal with The American to move to the Big 12 in 2023, and what that means for UCF's finances going forward. Then, Jeff and Drew debate their dueling pieces on the end of the War on I-4 in football, and why that's both a good and bad thing for UCF. Kyle re...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric Lopez talks about two big UCF Knights Football stories: one involving LB Terrance Lewis, and the other about WR Javon Baker, who played at Alabama, announcing he is transferring to UCF, which led Eric to discuss how fans react when an athlete comes to a school via the portal vs. losing an athlete via the portal. Eric also plays excerpts of...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric Lopez starts with some late-breaking news on McKenzie Milton announcing his retirement from playing football, and the legacy he leaves behind. Then the show fully begins with a recap of UCF Softball's historic season and what to look ahead for in 2023. We hear from Cindy Ball-Malone from her media session as she reflects on the season and...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric start by recapping UCF Knights Softball's historic NCAA Softball Regional victory and preview their first-ever trip to the Super Regionals, where #1 Oklahoma awaits. Then Bryson Turner stops by to talk about UCF Baseball in the AAC Tournament, where the Knights fought back after losing to Memphis to blow out Wichita State. Finally...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, we start with Eric and Bryson on scene at the UCF Softball Complex as they preview UCF Knights softball hosting an NCAA Regional for the first time in program history. We hear from Coach Cindy Ball-Malone and UCF Hall-of-Famer and softball legend Stephanie Best. Then Jeff joins the show to share his thoughts with Bryson, and the two of them pre...

On this massive edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, we start with Jeff and Eric interviewing UCF Knights VP and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir for the first time on this show. They talk with Terry about his background, Big 12 updates, and plenty of facilities news, and Terry breaks some news himself about UCF Men's Soccer's future conference. Then UCF's new head women's basketball c...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric open with UCF Knights Softball as they head into the conference regular season title-deciding series at Wichita State, and what the odds are for the Knights to host an NCAA Regional. Bryson joins in to talk UCF Baseball and what their upcoming slate looks like as they try to snag their regular season title. Then it's on to some NF...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Kyle open up with actual reporting on the possibility of UCF officially joining the Big 12 in 2023, along with Cincinnati and Houston, as well as the NCAA Transformation Committee's five reported recommendations for modernizing college sports. Then we preview the NFL Draft, with Kyle breaking down UCF's top prospects for the pros...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff is joined by Andrew and Bryson as they break down the UCF Knights Spring Football Game with Kyle Nash, including discussions about the QBs, receivers, backs, O-Line and defense. They also discuss the transfers that took place right after the game. Then it's time to prepare for the Golf and Tennis AAC Championships, as Bryson talks about th...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric open with Drew and Kyle by previewing the Spring Game, including the QB situation, positions they'll be keeping an eye on, and who they want to see break out. Then Bryson joins in as the guys talk about Darin Green's transfer, Terry Mohajir backing up Johnny Dawkins to the Sentinel, the basketball programs' financial struggles, an...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner begin by discussing UCF Knights Softball's dramatic win over Virginia Tech and the possibilities of hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament. They also recap UCF Baseball's sweep of USF and preview the road series at Memphis. Then Kyle Nash brings us him post-UCF Pro Day interview with Knights OL and NFL Draft hope...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric open by previewing UCF Knights Football's Pro Day on Friday with Drew. They discuss who they think might get drafted and who might be this year's sleeper. Then Kyle Nash drops by to discuss Coach Abe leaving UCF for Georgia, throw around some potential replacement candidates, and discuss the challenges that the next coach will fac...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Kyle open up with a recap of the UCF Knights Women's Basketball Team's run to the Second Round, where they fell just short of knocking off UConn in Storrs. The guys also discuss what happens next with the program, which players return, and what happens with Coach Abe, who is a hot commodity in the job market. Then the guys talk a...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric preview the UCF Knights Women's Basketball team's first round game against Florida in the NCAA Tournament with Kyle Nash, and they welcome WCJB-TV Weekend Sports Anchor and UCF alum Chris Pinson to get an inside look at the Gators. Then the guys wrap up the men's basketball team's season and look ahead to what next year will look...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric are joined by Kyle Nash to talk about a War on I-4 Basketball doubleheader on Thursday night, starting with the UCF Knights Women's Basketball team's run to the American Championship Final against USF. They also discuss the men's team's rough ending to the regular season and preview their first-round game with the Bulls. Then Kyle...

On another jam-packed edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin with some hoops talk with Kyle, as we celebrate UCF Knights Women's Basketball winning their first regular season title in 17 years, and look forward to the American Championship Tournament next week. We also dig into the men's team's Senior Knight win, figure out what they have to do in their final two games,...

On this jam-packed edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin with a recap of the UCF Knights Men's Basketball team's Senior Knight victory over Cincinnati with Kyle Nash, and discuss what the path ahead looks like for the Knights as they chase a first-round by in the AAC Tournament and a possible NIT berth. They also discuss the Women's Basketball team on the verge of an hi...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric are first joined by Kyle to discuss the UCF Knights Women's Basketball team's demolition of USF in Tampa and preview their game with Wichita State, as well as the Men's team's win over Tulsa and their chances at Houston. The guys also discuss Cam Goode's departure from UCF Football via the transfer portal. Then, UCF Baseball head...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff Sharon and Kyle Nash update you on the UCF Knights Women's Basketball team's clutch win over Houston and where they stand in the home stretch, plus the Men's Basketball team's first-ever win over Wichita State and where the Knights stand in the quest for a bye in the AAC Tournament. Then Bryson Turner joins to talk about Men's and Women's...

On this special edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Eric Lopez previews the 2022 UCF Knights Softball team as they prepare for the upcoming season. We begin with a lengthy, in-depth conversation with head coach Cindy Ball-Malone, who enters her fourth season with the Knights having taken them to the NCAA Tournament in 2021. She previews her team for the 2022 season and discusses what nee...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric begin by breaking down the UCF Knights football team's incoming transfers (all of whom committed already) with Andrew Gluchov, and talk about who will have the biggest impact on the Knights in 2022. Then, Kyle Nash drops in to talk Men's Basketball's critical week and Women's Basketball's landmark win over Temple and what they hav...

On this edition of the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast, Jeff and Eric talk with Kyle Nash about the UCF Knights Men's Basketball team's loss to Wichita State and their path forward, as well as the Women's Basketball team's comeback win over Tulane. Then UCF Women's Tennis head coach Bryan Koniecko joins the show to preview his team's Spring 2022 season as they prepare for another NCAA Tournament run...