Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
5d ago

UCF Tweaks Belichick Over ‘Central’ Reference as UNC Visit Nears

Coaches frame the week as routine, with UCF still weighing its starting quarterback.

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)
University of Central Florida football head coach Scott Frost during team practice at the Nicholson Fieldhouse, on Monday, August 11, 2025. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel)
Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bill Belichick referred to UCF as "Central" during a press conference previewing Saturday’s game in Orlando.
  • UCF’s social media account responded by changing its X bio to "Central Football" in a tongue-in-cheek nod to the remark.
  • Scott Frost and UCF players emphasized treating North Carolina as the next test, with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch stressing execution over outside noise.
  • UCF’s offense remains unsettled with a three-way quarterback competition among returner Jacurri Brown and transfers Cam Fancher and Tayven Jackson after key departures.
  • The matchup is slated for a national Fox broadcast, reflecting heightened interest tied to Belichick’s first college season and Frost’s program rebuild in his second stint at UCF.