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UCF Blasts North Carolina A&T 68-7 as Nixon Ignites Rout

Cam Fancher's back injury kept him out, elevating Tayven Jackson to his first UCF start.

UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) makes an adjustment to the play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the football game against Jacksonville State at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) sets to throw a pass during the college football game against North Carolina A&T Aggies at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
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Overview

  • Jaden Nixon returned the opening kickoff 92 yards and later added touchdown runs of 87 and 66 yards, including the third-longest rush in program history.
  • With Fancher sidelined, Tayven Jackson started at quarterback while Jacurri Brown came on after halftime and rushed for 106 yards with a 60-yard score.
  • The Knights forced three turnovers, highlighted by Nyjalik Kelly's strip sack that Rodney Lora recovered in the end zone for a touchdown.
  • UCF outgained the Aggies 560-200 and produced five touchdowns of at least 20 yards.
  • Lightning delayed kickoff by about an hour for a second straight home game, and UCF now has a bye before hosting North Carolina on Sept. 20.