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UCF Turns Belichick’s 'Central' Slip Into a Wink as UNC Visit Lands National Stage

UCF stresses routine preparation as the name mix-up becomes a sideshow to a Fox-televised test in Orlando.

UCF Knights running back Jaden Nixon (5) breaks a long run for a touchdown during the college football game at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)
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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick discusses a call with the officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez (7) looks to pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Overview

  • At a press conference this week, Bill Belichick referred to UCF as “Central,” a label the program and its fans generally avoid.
  • UCF’s official X bio briefly read “Central Football,” a playful nod to the remark that doubled as bulletin-board fodder.
  • Coach Scott Frost said the meeting is “just our next test,” with players and staff emphasizing execution over outside noise.
  • North Carolina travels to Orlando for a Week 4 matchup on Fox, entering on a two-game win streak after an opening loss.
  • Previews note UCF’s unsettled quarterback picture and up-tempo ground game against an improving UNC defense, with some outlets projecting the Knights as slight favorites.