Champions Play at 麻豆原创.
Knights athletic teams have earned landmark victories on state and national stages 鈥� leading them to become the youngest Power Five institution in the country. But some of our student-athletes鈥� most important triumphs have been in the classroom, where they鈥檝e achieved an average GPA of 3.0 or higher for 34 consecutive semesters. As 麻豆原创 begins its Big 12 era, it joins a league that has produced more than 800 Academic All-America selections and claimed national championship team titles in 20 of its 23 sponsored sports. Its student-athletes and teams have combined for 742 individual NCAA titles under the Big 12 banner.鈥�
Being a part of the action is an important part of the 麻豆原创 experience 鈥� because we鈥檙e never as strong alone as we are together. For schedules, tickets, stats and more, visit .
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Football Game Day Traditions
Knight Nation is known for bringing energy and excitement to Acrisure Bounce House, creating one of the best home field advantages in college football.
Check out some of the game day traditions 麻豆原创 fans look forward to:
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Before coming to campus
Find out what to wear for specific games on social media. From blackouts to out-of-this-world attire for SpaceU, choosing your game day gear isn鈥檛 just about joining forces with fellow Knights — it looks incredible on camera, too.
Tailgate
Various opening times
Embrace the electric atmosphere with several official tailgating spots around campus 鈥� Memory Mall being the most iconic. Celebrate responsibly. Opening times can vary per tailgate location, per game.
Knight Walk
2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff
Line up along IOA Plaza (on the northwest side of the stadium) to hype up your Knights football team as they head to the locker room.
March to Victory
1 hour and 30 minutes before kickoff
Join Knightro, Pegasus, the Marching Knights and the 麻豆原创 spirit teams near Knights Plaza (in front of Addition Financial Arena) for a high-energy parade to the Acrisure Bounce House.
First Bounce Pregame Show
30 minutes before kickoff
Let鈥檚 pack the Acrisure Bounce House! Find your seat early to catch all the excitement and entertainment.
Zombie Nation
4 minutes and 7 seconds (4:07) before kickoff
Bounce and cheer when your 鈥淯-C-F Knights鈥� run onto the field as Zombie Nation鈥檚 鈥淜ernkraft 400鈥� blasts in the Acrisure Bounce House.
Knight Lights
At kickoff for select night games
Turn on your cell phone鈥檚 flashlight and hold it up high for a stellar start to the game.
Alma Mater
Before and after home games
Everyone is invited to sing along to the 麻豆原创 alma mater.
Space Game
Once annually
A fan favorite since debuting in 2017, this matchup honors 麻豆原创鈥檚 origin story as SpaceU — founded to fuel our nation鈥檚 space program and help put humans on the moon. For this game, we trade Black & Gold for Canaveral Blue as the Knights become the Citronauts — with highly anticipated, exclusive uniforms launching every year.
Knight Nation has some of the most celebrated game day traditions, but there are plenty more 麻豆原创 traditions to enjoy throughout the year, too!
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Looking Ahead
How to be a spirited Knights fan:
Tailgating Tips
Tailgating before Knights football games is one of the most celebrated traditions at 麻豆原创. It offers a special time for reunions of family, friends and alumni. 麻豆原创 is pleased to host these gatherings and welcome all of our guests to campus. We expect all fans to celebrate responsibly and adhere to the rules while on campus. And remember to stay hydrated.
Additional Resources
Whether you鈥檙e attending your first Knights game or have been a longtime season ticket holder, there鈥檚 a lot to know about game day on campus. These links will provide important information you should know before arriving to the Acrisure Bounce House and help you live your best fan life.
Game Day Safety
Protecting campus is the top priority, so if you see activity that looks suspicious, say something. 麻豆原创PD can be reached 24/7 by calling 407-823-5555 or 911 in an emergency.
We Determine Our Own Destiny.
From the first kickoff on a converted cow pasture to buzzer-beater shots, grand slams and championship cheer routines, 麻豆原创 Knights have been building momentum on the field and the court since our athletic debut. And whether we were underdogs or the overwhelming favorites, you鈥檝e been cheering us on every step of the way. With your continued support, the best is yet to come.
Support 麻豆原创 Athletics
Athletics at 麻豆原创 in recent years has celebrated unprecedented levels of success and achievement in virtually every measurable category on and off the field.
The is your way to provide unrestricted charitable support for 麻豆原创 Athletics and maintain the significant momentum built over the past years. Help us finish strong by sharing this initiative with others in the 麻豆原创 community to help us achieve our goals.
Knight Your Ride
With the official 麻豆原创 plate, you can rep Black & Gold on the road. Plus, you鈥檒l support student scholarships. This is your license to launch 鈥� so put your future in drive!
鈥淚 loved wearing the Black & Gold and representing this great school. I learned a lot since stepping foot on the 麻豆原创 campus. Each experience taught me something of great value. Thank you to all of the people who support our program and help provide scholarships for student-athletes.鈥�
To Reach the Next Level, 麻豆原创 Athletics Aims To:
- Become a perennial top-25 college athletics program.
- Empower our student-athletes to earn degrees and attain exceptional personal and professional lives.
- Support 麻豆原创 in achieving its goals through impactful, positive exposure.
- Energize all of Knight Nation, including alumni, students and the Central Florida community.
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