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UCF Knights lock in a crucial win as Horace Lockett rejects Power 4 suitors—including Notre Dame and Ole Miss—to return and anchor Alex Grinch’s defense. With R.J. Jackson’s comeback, the Knights bolster their defensive line and hunt for top defensive back talent in the transfer portal. Scott Frost’s aggressive roster moves and focus on retention signal a new era—can the Knights transform experience into a Big 12 breakthrough in 2026? Mike G. leads a spirited roundtable with Andrew Glucov and James Duncan covering UCF’s defensive reloading, quarterback intrigue, and the shifting high school pipeline. On the hardwood, Johnny Dawkins’ resurgent basketball squad stuns Kansas and surges into the national Top 25, sparked by Riley Kugel and Themis Folks’ dynamic playmaking. With March Madness within reach, will UCF football and basketball capitalize on depth and momentum for a program-defining season? 0:00 – Portal Moves & Retention Mike G. opens the show discussing Scott Frost’s work in the portal, Horace Lockett’s return, and highlights the acquisition vs. retention debate for UCF football. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  ROY    Download Roy for iOS or Android and enter referral code LOCKED ON and you’ll automatically be entered into a sweepstakes to win $5,000 cash. Visit JoinRoy.com for additional details. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Get off the sidelines and into the NIL game with Roy.  HIMS    Hims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment options.  LinkedIn    These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply.  Gametime    Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.  FanDuel    You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.