麻豆原创 and the Big 12 unveiled the 2026 schedule in January, with every game initially scheduled on Saturday. Two of those games are now shifted to Friday:

• Oct. 30 vs. Baylor (Mission X Space Game)
• Nov. 20 vs. Iowa State (Senior Knight)

TV and streaming designations and kickoff times will be revealed at a later date.

2026 Schedule & Game Day Themes

-Home games in bold-

9/3 vs. Bethune-Cookman (Season-Opener)
9/12 at Pittsburgh
9/19 vs. Georgia State (Family Weekend)
9/26 vs. TCU (Big 12 Opener)
10/3 at Houston
10/10 at Oklahoma State
10/24 vs. BYU (Homecoming)
10/30 vs. Baylor (Mission X Space Game)
11/7 at Kansas
11/14 vs. Arizona State
11/20 vs. Iowa State (Senior Knight)
11/28 at Colorado

The Big 12 Championship Game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, and will once again be played at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Dallas, Texas.

Under the direction of head coach Scott Frost, 麻豆原创 carries early momentum into the 2026 season after landing quarterback Alonza Barnett III and a strong group of transfers through the portal. The Knights also secured a pair of four-star high school recruits, highlighting a solid overall class.

TICKETS

Season tickets for the 2026 campaign can be purchased at . Single game tickets are not yet for sale.

Seattle offensive tackle Amari Kight 鈥�24 and defensive back Shaquill Griffin 鈥�16 or New England safety Richie Grant 鈥�20 could become the latest Knights to claim Super Bowl rings when the two squads square off on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. on NBC in Levi鈥檚 Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

To date, 13 former Knights have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, most recently integrated business alum Jordan Franks 鈥�18 with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII in 2023.

After joining the Knights in 2023 as a graduate transfer, Kight was a two-year starter on the offensive line for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in interdisciplinary studies with a minor in sport business management.

During his freshman year as a defensive back at 麻豆原创, Griffin helped clinch the program鈥檚 first New Year鈥檚 Six bowl championship (2014 Fiesta Bowl) and went out to finish his career as an all-conference standout. The 9-year NFL veteran and 2019 Pro Bowl selection was initially drafted in 2017 by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round and has been affiliated with several NFL teams. He resigned with the Seahawks last June and is currently on the practice squad. Griffin earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in human communication.

Grant, who signed with the Patriots’ practice squad in October, was an all-conference selection who helped lead the Knights during their historic 25-0 unbeaten streak in 2017鈥�18 before he was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2021. He earned his bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science and a minor in medical sociology.

鈥� The 2017 American Athletic Conference Championship game when he knew he was on borrowed time and just wanted to celebrate with his guys.

Today is a homecoming moment just for him and his wife, Ashley, as they check off their final task (a five-minute photoshoot) of this momentous day.

He loosens his tie. It鈥檚 been four straight hours of hugs and smiles and shaking hands and speeches and interviews and tours and pompoms and standing ovations and fight songs.

He soaks in the silence.

He glances up at the 2017 National Championship signage. 麻豆原创 Chief Branding Officer Jimmy Skiles 鈥�06 paints a picture of what has sustained in 2024 from the game day atmosphere Frost鈥檚 2016-17 teams helped mold.

鈥淵ou know what I鈥檓 looking forward to as much as almost anything?鈥� Frost says. 鈥淲awa. I wanted to say that in the press conference, but I didn鈥檛 think it was appropriate.鈥�

A chuckle. Skiles replies: 鈥淭hey鈥檙e a sponsor. They would have loved that.鈥�

鈥淚鈥檒l say it at the next one,鈥� Frost says with a smile.

Familiar comforts.

This place.

He鈥檚 home.

You Can Go Home Again

In nine years, a month hasn鈥檛 passed without Sean Beckton 鈥�93 speaking to Frost.

The pair did not know each other before Frost arrived on campus in 2015 to replace retiring head coach George O鈥橪eary following a 0-12 season.

Fans, former players and donors were all in Beckton鈥檚 corner 鈥� a star wide receiver for the Knights from 1987-90 and 麻豆原创 Athletics Hall of Famer with a combined 20 years as an assistant coach for his alma mater.

The two chatted. At the end of the meeting, Frost said he could see why he kept hearing endorsements on Beckton鈥檚 behalf. He offered a job to coach the tight ends.

鈥淗e said, 鈥業 know you haven鈥檛 done that before, but I know you will do a great job coaching,鈥� and I just thought that this was a person who believed in me,鈥� Beckton says.

Since then, they鈥檝e won games and championships together. They鈥檝e also experienced the other extreme together. Through the ride, they鈥檝e created a bond and a friendship that is fit for a lifetime.

The two were in contact through Frost鈥檚 interview and vetting process for his second tenure at 麻豆原创. And then over the weekend Beckton started hearing it was a done deal.

鈥淚 texted him, 鈥楬ey, I鈥檓 hearing a lot that you鈥檝e gotten the job. Are you coming?鈥欌�� Beckton says. 鈥淔rost said, 鈥榊eah, get ready to go. I need your help to get rolling.鈥� I said, 鈥榃ell I鈥檓 already rolling.鈥欌��

Beckton, above all, is a 麻豆原创 man. After he followed Frost to Nebraska 鈥� he never gave up his 麻豆原创 season tickets 鈥� he returned to the Knights鈥� staff for the 2024 season.

He, perhaps more than anyone, knows what makes Frost the right fit for 麻豆原创.

鈥淗is love for this place,鈥� Beckton says without pause. 鈥淚鈥檓 going to tell you, it was hard for him after we went 13-0 to make that decision to go to Nebraska. He genuinely did not want to leave 鈥� all the way up to the championship game against Memphis that morning. In a staff meeting, he broke down and said, 鈥楳an, I don鈥檛 want to leave this place.鈥�

鈥淭hat鈥檚 one of the things that makes me feel that he鈥檚 going to do whatever he can to stay here for the rest of his career.鈥�

The standout quote from Frost鈥檚 press conference Sunday has resonated with so many because it鈥檚 true: 鈥淲hen you鈥檙e climbing the ladder of success in life, sometimes they forget to tell you to stop when you鈥檙e happy.鈥�

A Reset

Frost coached the Cornhuskers for a little more than four seasons. He left Lincoln in 2022 and remained off the grid and away from the game.

He moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. He and Ashley focused on their kids. They rallied around her younger brother, who was diagnosed with cancer and thankfully today is in recovery.

鈥�We went there to be in a family bubble,鈥� Ashley says. 鈥淭he kids loved having him home. It was an awesome decision. Scott got to get a reset from everything.鈥�

But the calling to the sport never totally faded. He just needed to wait for the right opportunity. There was only one in college he was willing to return for.

Frost dipped his toe back into football this season as a coaching consultant with the Los Angeles Rams. He was happy. His family was happy.

鈥淚n my mind, I thought this is it 鈥� NFL,鈥� Ashley says. 鈥淲hen this opened up, and there was talk about coming back, I started praying. I was like, God if this is meant to be, I trust you to lead it. If it鈥檚 not, please slam the door shut. He would never take a job if he didn鈥檛 feel like he was called to be there. We learned that lesson. Truly.鈥�

Culture Keeper

Following Gus Malzahn鈥檚 departure from the program on Dec. 1, 麻豆原创 Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir called a meeting the next morning with the football student-athletes.

He asked them to speak candidly about what characteristics they wanted to see in their next head coach. They mentioned discipline, accountability and culture among their list.

Mohajir says that gave him his marching orders. He got to work on a national search.

鈥淣o one wanted to lead our program more than Scott, and that commitment speaks volumes about his character, his dedication, but most importantly, his love for 麻豆原创,鈥� Mohajir says. 鈥淗e doesn鈥檛 just want to coach football here. He wants to be a part of the community. He wants to inspire student-athletes. He wants to carry forward the momentum that defines 麻豆原创 football.鈥�

Six days later, Mohajir was once again in front of a small group of student-athletes and others Zooming in from their homes on holiday break to introduce their new head coach.

Frost addressed the team in a concise, impactful speech. He spoke of working hard, but having fun while doing it (a staple of the 2017 undefeated team). Doing the little things right. A charge to build something and be part of something bigger than themselves. And a commitment to keep the core group of players at 麻豆原创.

Redshirt senior offensive lineman Paul Rubelt 鈥�23 walked away 鈥渞eady to run through a brick wall鈥� for Frost.

鈥淓verything he said in that meeting I agree with. I鈥檓 already 100% bought in,鈥� says Rubelt, who has been a part of the program since 2020. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited for change; what鈥檚 to come. I鈥檓 thankful for coach Malzahn and the opportunities he gave me. But on the other side, I already regret only playing one year for coach Frost.鈥�

On The Job

Within two minutes of his re-introduction to the world as the Knights鈥� head coach on Sunday, Frost addressed the expectations of Knight Nation.

鈥淚 hope everybody doesn鈥檛 think we鈥檙e going to go undefeated immediately,鈥� Frost said, eliciting laughter from everyone in attendance at his press conference.

Yes, there is work to do 鈥� especially to reach the aspirations he and others have for the team and the athletic department as a whole.

Mohajir鈥檚: 鈥淪cott鈥檚 return signals a bright future 鈥� one where we can continue to dream big and achieve even bigger,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 really believe we can be a national champion program.鈥�

Rubelt鈥檚: 鈥淚n my final year, I want to help 麻豆原创 be in the best possible spot. The best possible spot would be to go to the College Football Playoff. In 20 years, I want to look back and say, look where this place has gone to and I was part of that.鈥�

Beckton鈥檚: 鈥淔or me, on the back end of my career and being associated with the program, I want to see it to continue to grow for not only football, but all the sports. We have some elite programs, and we want to continue to win championships and really show the country where this place is headed. I want us to be in a situation where, five, six, seven years from now we鈥檙e saying that 麻豆原创 is playing for the national championship 鈥� not only in football, but basketball and some of the other sports also.鈥�

Everyone is betting on 麻豆原创 with Frost at the helm.

And Frost is betting on himself.

鈥淚 know what I鈥檓 capable of and I know what we can get done here,鈥� Frost says. 鈥溌槎乖� can become great if we do things the right way. There鈥檚 a little bit of me that wants to prove the type of coach that I think I am. I鈥檓 going to get the chance to do that in a special place.鈥�

Alongside his family, who he is eager to share this experience with. He鈥檚 looking forward to his children seeing their dad coach on the sideline and building their own relationships with his players. He鈥檚 eager to coach football again at a high level and impact the lives of young people. He鈥檚 happy to be putting down roots with Ashley in a place they love to live.

鈥淟iving here was probably one of my favorite times of life, and I鈥檓 happy to be back,鈥� Ashley says. 鈥淚 just want happiness for the players and coaches. I want success. And culture in the midst of NIL. I think it can be done. Especially here.鈥�

His first days on the job he鈥檚 doing everything, everywhere all at once. Assembling a coaching staff. Player meetings. Navigating the transfer portal, which opened this week. Acclimating to the evolution of NIL. Figuring out moving his family across the country. He鈥檚 announcing the return of McKenzie Milton 鈥�19 鈥�22MA as his quarterbacks coach. Embracing Shaquem Griffin 鈥�16 in the parking lot. Talking bass fishing and kids with Michael Colubiale 鈥�17.

And sitting there, among the chaos, is a gray, plastic Wawa takeout bag on the desk outside his office doors.

This place.

He鈥檚 home.

Electrical engineering doctoral student Ganesh Marasini tests real-life grid control operations in 麻豆原创鈥檚 鈥� a training ground for rising engineers to collaborate, learn and help reimagine the energy grid of the future.

Hundreds of fans celebrated 麻豆原创 men’s basketball’s upset win over No. 3 Kansas at Addition Financial Arena.

麻豆原创 broke ground on the transformational Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion at Lake Nona, which is anticipated to open in 2025-26. The new 90,000 square-foot home of the College of Nursing will help 麻豆原创 graduate more highly qualified, compassionate nurses for the future.

A student practices with a manikin hand at 麻豆原创鈥檚 state-of-the-art in the College of Nursing, which is equipped with advanced medical devices and technology to train nursing students for clinical practice.

Since kicking off the outdoor season with a top 10 national ranking, the 麻豆原创 women鈥檚 track and field team has clocked some of the world鈥檚 fastest times this year.

During the 10th anniversary of 麻豆原创 Celebrates the Arts 鈥� a聽multi-day festival honoring creative expressions 鈥� artists competed in Creative Clash, a live art event where they raced against the clock to create large-format artwork with markers in front of spectators at Seneff Arts Plaza.

A graduate walks across the stage during a Spring 2024 commencement ceremony that took place in Addition Financial Arena.

Three students dove into their studies while hanging out in their dorm room at the .

A Summer 2024 graduate beams with pride, holding his diploma as he walks across the commencement stage.

Knightro shows off a 麻豆原创 specialty license plate while filming a new at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy鈥檚 Studio 500. To Knight Your Ride, click here.

麻豆原创 students are conducting groundbreaking research at labs, paving the way for the future of space exploration and innovation.

Two fighter aircrafts flew over FBC Mortgage Stadium during the pregame ceremony for the Family Weekend football game, where the Knights defeated the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, 45-14.

Running back RJ Harvey crossed into the end zone for a touchdown during the Knight’s second home game of the season against Sam Houston.

A student guides TapeMeasure, 麻豆原创鈥檚 semiautonomous dog-like robot, up the steps of the John C. Hitt Library, demonstrating its advanced navigation capabilities for innovative research by students and faculty.

A member of 麻豆原创 Air Force ROTC Detachment 159 salutes while being filmed on campus for , showcasing 麻豆原创 as a place for those who dare to invent the future.

Annika Emmett, a health sciences student, and Limbitless Solutions intern and past bionic arm recipient, tries on a bionic arm, showcasing its advanced technology that empowers children with limb differences.

This year, 麻豆原创 Downtown, in partnership with Valencia College, celebrates five years of educational excellence. The campus has welcomed more than 7,000 students and awarded 10,300 degrees since opening in 2019.

Two space scientists operate a rover on the world鈥檚 largest simulated lunar surface, located in 麻豆原创鈥檚 Exolith Lab. The lab鈥檚 Lunar Highland Regolith Test Bin was developed in partnership with the Florida Space Institute to support space exploration research.

Before the 麻豆原创 Knights took on the Colorado Buffaloes, two cheerleaders interacted with a young 麻豆原创 fan during Knight Walk at IOA Plaza, the lively pregame tradition where fans, the marching band, and the cheer and dance teams rally together to welcome the football team before kickoff.

麻豆原创鈥檚 cheer team amped up the crowd as the Knights took on the University of Cincinnati Bearcats at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Rapper NLE Choppa performed at Concert Knight presented by 麻豆原创 Homecoming at Addition Financial Arena.

The cheer team hyped up the crowd with a high-energy stunt routine before students charged into the Reflecting Pond to catch homecoming rubber ducks at Spirit Splash.

Knightro surfed over a crowd of students at Spirit Splash, 麻豆原创鈥檚 biggest homecoming tradition.

During Spirit Splash, Knightro even secured a cowboy-themed rubber duck, celebrating this year鈥檚 theme: Cowboys vs. Aliens.

Knightro posed with a constellation-themed SpaceU cape in front of a giant moon backdrop at 麻豆原创鈥檚 2024 SpaceU Luncheon, honoring the university鈥檚 ties to space exploration and innovation.

麻豆原创 President Alexander N. Cartwright stands next to rocket engines while touring facilities during a visit to NASA鈥檚 Kennedy Space Center.

鈥淭oday marks an exciting reunion for 麻豆原创 Football as we welcome back Scott Frost, a coach who ignites the spirit and passion of Knight Nation,鈥� Mohajir says. 鈥淪cott鈥檚 love for his players along with his leadership, enthusiasm and vision were pivotal in making the decision to bring him back to 麻豆原创. Throughout this national search, his passion for 麻豆原创 was clear. I believe no one wanted to lead our program more than Scott.鈥�

Frost originally served as 麻豆原创鈥檚 head coach from 2016 to 2017, culminating in a historic 13-0 season, an American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship and a national championship that captured the nation鈥檚 attention. In his final game, Frost guided 麻豆原创 to a victory over No. 7 Auburn in the 2018 Peach Bowl, securing the program鈥檚 first undefeated season in school history.

Frost posted the greatest two-year turnaround in college football history at 麻豆原创, inheriting a 0-12 team in 2015 and taking the Knights to a perfect season in his second and final year, when he was named the national coach of the year.

鈥淚鈥檓 deeply honored to return to 麻豆原创, a school that has always held a special place in my heart,鈥� Frost says. 鈥淭he foundation we built here has only grown stronger, and I am thrilled to continue shaping this program鈥檚 legacy. As we prepare for year three in the Big 12 Conference, I look forward to working alongside our dedicated student-athletes, talented staff and passionate fans to reach new heights together.鈥�

Frost went a combined 19-7 in two seasons at 麻豆原创, helping turn an 0-12 team into a 13-0 squad in just two years. In Frost鈥檚 first season, he took the Knights to a bowl game and finished with a 6-7 record. The turnaround was historic, as Frost became the only first-year coach in FBS history to make a bowl game with a team that was winless the previous season. 麻豆原创 led the nation with a six-win improvement in 2016 and exceeded that mark in 2017 as the nation鈥檚 only undefeated team. The Knights put together the first undefeated regular season in 麻豆原创 and AAC history in 2017, posted the longest winning streak in school history at the time of his departure (13 games), achieved the highest in-season ranking in program history (10th), highest final ranking (sixth) and set an AAC record with 16 all-conference selections.

麻豆原创 was led by its high-powered offense and improved defense under Frost. The Knights led the nation in scoring at 48.2 points per game and were the only FBS team to score at least 30 points in every game in 2017. Defensively, 麻豆原创 improved its scoring defense by 65 spots in Frost’s two seasons.

In addition to being the unanimous choice as the 2017 AAC Coach of the Year, Frost was honored as the national coach of the year by the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, the Touchdown Club of Columbus, the Lombardi Award and FCA in addition to winning the Home Depot, Paul “Bear” Bryant and Eddie Robinson coach-of-the-year awards.

Frost began his coaching career at Northern Iowa in 2007 as a linebackers coach and was promoted to co-defensive coordinator in 2008. That season, his defense excelled, tying for third in the FCS with 40 takeaways and ranking ninth in scoring defense, allowing just 17.7 points per game. The 12-3 Panthers also led the Missouri Valley Football Conference in both rushing defense (107.1 yards per game) and scoring defense.

In 2009, Frost joined the Oregon coaching staff as the wide receivers coach under head coach Chip Kelly and offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich. Frost helped Oregon post a 79-14 record in his seven seasons, during which time the Ducks won four conference titles and twice played for the national championship.

Oregon never ranked lower than eighth nationally in scoring offense during Frost’s seven seasons on staff, and the Ducks led the nation in scoring in 2010. Frost was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2013, and Oregon ranked in the top five nationally in both scoring and total offense each of his three seasons calling plays. The Ducks scored 681 points in 2014, the second-highest total in NCAA history. Oregon made it to the College Football Playoff Championship Game that year, when Frost was one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, presented annually to the nation’s top assistant. Frost’s quarterback, Marcus Mariota, won the Heisman Trophy and was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

After Kelly left for the Philadelphia Eagles, Oregon promoted Mark Helfrich to head coach and named Frost offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2013. In this role, Frost guided Marcus Mariota to a Heisman Trophy win and a berth in the national championship game. During Frost鈥檚 tenure as offensive coordinator, Oregon recorded a 33鈥�8 record and consistently ranked among the nation鈥檚 top teams in scoring and total offense. His standout performance in 2014 earned him a finalist spot for the prestigious Broyles Award, recognizing the nation鈥檚 top assistant coach.

Following his two years at 麻豆原创, Scott Frost served as the head football coach at the University of Nebraska for four-plus seasons from 2018 to 2022, coaching the first three games of the 2022 season. Frost posted a 16-31 record with the Cornhuskers. His tenure was defined by close losses, as 23 of his 31 losses were by single digits, including each of his final 13. Nebraska lost 22 one-score games during Frost’s career, including 12 games by five or fewer points.

This season, Frost has been serving as a coaching consultant for Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams.

FROST CAREER COACHING ACCOLADES:

• Consensus National Coach of the Year (2017)
• AFCA Coach of the Year (2017)
• Bear Bryant Coach of the Year (2017)
• Home Depot Coach of the Year (2017)
• Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (2017)
• FCA Coach of the Year (2017)
• AP Coach of the Year (2017)
• American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2017, Unanimous Selection)
• Broyles Award Finalist (2014)
• Led 麻豆原创 to a 13-0 record in 2017, when the Knights were the nation’s only undefeated team
• Led 麻豆原创 to the first perfect regular season in school and American Athletic Conference history in 2017
• Head coach of the greatest two-year turnaround in college football history (0-12 to 13-0)

Check out the timeline of exciting on-campus events鈥痩eading up to Saturday鈥檚 game 鈥� each a great opportunity to welcome the FOX crew, show them the energy and enthusiasm of Knight Nation聽and showcase our Black & Gold pride.

Plus, get all the logistical information on game day parking, road closures, tickets and more.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, Sept. 28聽

8 a.m. 鈥� Parking Opens

All game day parking lots are open. Fans are encouraged to arrive in time to enjoy the festivities, including live music, interactive games and special guest appearances.

8:30 a.m. 鈥� Fan Pit Opens

The Big Noon Kickoff fan pit opens, and the pre-show begins. Bring the energy and deck out in your best Black & Gold to show television audiences around the country a glimpse of what to expect when they tune into FOX on Saturday morning.鈥疶he show鈥檚 staging area will be located next to the Veterans Commemorative Site on the Student Union side of Memory Mall.

Big Noon Kickoff will be awarding $500 for the best sign as well as free tickets to the Colorado game.

10 a.m. 鈥� It鈥檚 Showtime for鈥�Big Noon Kickoff

FOX鈥檚 iconic college football pregame show, airing from 10 a.m. to noon, will make its debut at 麻豆原创 鈥� marking the first time in program history that this star-studded show broadcasts from Orlando.

Big Noon Kickoff will be hosted by Rob Stone with analysts Mark Ingram II, Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer and Brady Quinn, reporters Bruce Feldman and Tom Rinaldi and wagering expert Chris 鈥楾he Bear鈥� Fallica. Legendary DJ and record producer DJ Khaled will also make a special appearance.

3:30 p.m. 鈥� Kickoff: 麻豆原创 vs. Colorado at FBC Mortgage Stadium

麻豆原创 Football takes on first-time opponent Colorado at 3:30 p.m. 鈥� aiming for their first 4-0 season start since 2018. The game, which is sold out for fans, will air on FOX.

Students聽who claimed聽digital tickets (pink) for the Colorado game will be ensured entry 鈥� but they MUST be in the student line on the northwest side of the stadium at least 30 minutes before kickoff.

Gates six through nine open for students 90 minutes before kickoff 鈥� at聽2 p.m.

Student digital tickets for Colorado have all been claimed. However, students can still claim聽standby passes (blue) for the game. If the student section has not reached capacity, students with a standby pass will be admitted into the stadium starting 30 minutes prior to kickoff.

Pit and Sign Rules

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• By entering the pit, fans are agreeing to allow FOX to use captured media such as video or images without compensation in their broadcast and marketing of their show.

• No food or drinks are allowed in the pit. Please plan to dispose of them before entering.

• No bags are allowed in the pit. This includes but is not exclusive to backpacks, book bags or purses.

• No markers, pens, pencils or dry erase boards.

• Signs in the pit may not be attached to poles, sticks or other extensions.

• Signs are subject to approval by FOX and 麻豆原创 personnel. Those attempting to enter the pit may be denied entry should their sign be deemed inappropriate. The individual must discard the sign at their own risk.

• All persons entering the pit are assuming risk and are subject to search or removal by security personnel.

Signs

• Fans may bring their own signs.

• No derogatory, vulgar or political messages are allowed. Signs may be removed at the discretion of FOX or 麻豆原创 personnel.

• No sponsored signs or any references to .com鈥檚 or other websites.

• While signs with poles, sticks or other extensions are permitted behind the pit, those extensions will NOT be allowed in FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Parking, Road Closures and Shuttles

Parking

On Saturday, free parking is available in Garages A, B and I, and parking lots B5, B6, B9 and H4 starting at 8 a.m. when game day activities begin.

Gold Zone Parking Passes

On Saturday, Athletics Gold Zone parking passes are required for garages C, D and F, parking lots C1-C3, D1-D2 and E1-E8, and the baseball lot. Vehicles in those areas without the required game day permits are subject to towing at 5 a.m. Overnight parking also is not allowed in Garage H.

Accessibility Parking

For the鈥疊ig Noon Kickoff鈥�broadcast, individuals with disabilities can use accessible parking spaces by displaying a valid ADA hang tag or license plate. Parking for guests with disabilities is available on the first level of Garage C with a proper Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles permit on a first-come, first-served basis. The individual who was issued the permit must be with the vehicle.

Student Shuttles

麻豆原创 will operate game-day buses for all normally serviced apartment complexes with the exception of Northview, Tivoli and Northgate due to their close proximity to the stadium. Service to those communities begins at 8 a.m. and concludes two hours after the game ends.

The Rosen College and 麻豆原创 Downtown shuttles will depart their respective campuses at 8 a.m. with an additional run at 11:30 a.m. They will depart the main campus at 7:30 p.m. A valid 麻豆原创 ID is required to access all student shuttles.

Game Day Road Closures

Gemini Boulevard North will close from West Plaza Drive to North Orion Boulevard at 7 a.m.

Starting at 5 p.m., all lanes of North Orion Boulevard will be dedicated to traffic exiting campus, meaning no traffic can enter campus via North Orion Boulevard.

Knights Victory Way closes at 5 a.m. until about 90 minutes after the game.

East Plaza Drive will be closed between Knights Victory Way and Gemini Boulevard聽starting at 2 a.m. on game day.

Clear Bag Policy

If you鈥檙e attending the game, don鈥檛 forget, a clear-bag policy is in effect to provide a safer environment and more expedited entry for fans. This policy limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into all sporting events at FBC Mortgage Stadium. There is no place at the stadium for fans to check bags. While fans are encouraged to not bring any bags, those that do can鈥�. For more information, visit the 麻豆原创 Game Day Guide.

What to Wear

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麻豆原创 kicks off the season with a pair of non-conference home games, as New Hampshire heads to Orlando for the season opener on Thursday, Aug. 29, followed by a visit from Sam Houston on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Knights will then face an early road test, as they open Big 12 Conference play at TCU on Sept. 14. The Horned Frogs advanced to the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

After the first of two bye weeks during the season (Sept. 21), the Knights welcome Colorado in their Big 12 home opener on Sept. 28. The month of October begins with a two-hour trip north to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville for a matchup with the Florida Gators on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Cincinnati heads to FBC Mortgage Stadium on Oct. 12 on Military Appreciation Day, as the Knights and Bearcats will meet for the 10th consecutive season.

The Knights hit the road again on Oct. 19, making the program鈥檚 first trip to Ames, Iowa, for a showdown with Iowa State, before returning home on Oct. 26 to face BYU. November begins with consecutive matchups with new Big 12 members from the Grand Canyon State, as 麻豆原创 hosts Arizona on Nov. 2 and travels to Tempe on Nov. 9 to take on Arizona State.

Following the Knights鈥� longest road trip of the season, 麻豆原创 has its second bye week on Nov. 16 before gearing up for the final stretch of the regular season. The Black and Gold face West Virginia on the road on Nov. 23, before concluding the regular season with a clash against Utah on Black Friday, Nov. 29.

麻豆原创 will have its inaugural meetings against New Hampshire, Sam Houston, TCU, Colorado, Iowa State, Arizona and Utah on the gridiron. Five of the Knights鈥� seven home games are against teams that will visit FBC Mortgage Stadium for the first time and two of 麻豆原创鈥檚 four out-of-state road trips are followed by a bye week and the other two have a home game afterwards.

Kickoff times for the first three weeks of the season will be announced this summer. The Big 12 will publish the remainder of the game times on a regular basis throughout the fall, on either a 12- or six-day turnaround from week to week.

Season ticket relocation and upgrades are currently underway, and anyone interested in joining the season ticket waitlist can do so by clicking here.

麻豆原创 will hold its annual spring game on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

Here鈥檚 the complete 2024 麻豆原创 football schedule:

Aug. 29 (Thur.) vs. NEW HAMPSHIRE

Sept. 7 vs. SAM HOUSTON
Family Weekend

Sept. 14 at TCU*

Sept. 21 Bye Week

Sept. 28 vs. COLORADO*

Oct. 5 at Florida

Oct. 12 vs. CINCINNATI*
Military Appreciation Day

Oct. 19 at Iowa State*

Oct. 26 vs. BYU*
Homecoming

Nov. 2 vs. ARIZONA*
Space Game

Nov. 9 at Arizona State*

Nov. 16 Bye Week

Nov. 23 at West Virginia*

Nov. 29 (Fri.) vs. UTAH*
Senior Knight

Dec. 7 Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

*Big 12 Conference games

Home games in bold CAPS

Kickoff times and tv designations TBD

麻豆原创 (9-4) will meet Atlantic Coast Conference representative Duke (8-4) at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in 34,000-seat Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland, in the Military Bowl presented by Peraton, benefiting the USO. The game will be televised by ESPN.

It’s a program-record seventh consecutive postseason bowl appearance for the Knights, the 10th in 11 seasons and the 14^th聽in 18 years. 麻豆原创 also previously played in the NCAA Division II playoffs in 1987 and in the NCAA FCS Playoffs in 1990 and 1993.

The Knights previously have played twice each in the Fiesta Bowl (following 2014 and 2018 seasons), Liberty Bowl (2007 and 2010), St. Petersburg Bowl (2009 and 2014) and Gasparilla Bowl (2019 and 2021) and once each in the Hawaii Bowl (2005), Beef O’Brady’s Bowl (2012), Cure Bowl (2016), Peach Bowl (2017) and Boca Raton Bowl (2020).

The Military Bowl has been played since 2008 鈥� the first two seasons as the EagleBank Bowl and then as the Military Bowl beginning with the 2010 campaign. The game benefits the USO and Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation’s 294-acre retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers.

Previous American Athletic Conference participation has included Navy in 2008, 2015 and 2017, Temple in 2009, 2016 and 2019, East Carolina in 2010 and 2021 and Cincinnati in 2014 and 2018. The 2020 game was cancelled due to lack of available teams and the 2021 game also was cancelled due to Covid-related issues. The game originally was played at RFK Memorial Stadium through 2012, then moved to Annapolis. The game has featured an ACC-vs.-AAC matchup since 2014, and those leagues have contracted to continue that matchup through 2025. Previous AAC winners have been Navy in 2015 and 2017 and Cincinnati in 2018.

麻豆原创 head coach聽聽has seen his teams qualify for postseason bowl games in all 11 years he has been a head coach, including seven appearances in New Year’s Day games: 2013 in BCS National Championship Game vs. Florida State, 2014 in Outback Bowl vs. Wisconsin, 2015 in Birmingham Bowl win vs. Memphis, 2016 in Sugar Bowl vs. Oklahoma, 2017 in Peach Bowl vs. 麻豆原创, 2018 in Music City Bowl win vs. Purdue, 2019 Outback Bowl vs. Minnesota, 2021 Gasparilla Bowl vs. Florida and 2022 Military vs. Duke. Malzahn’s 2012 Arkansas State team qualified for a bowl game鈥攂ut he already had accepted the head coaching job at Auburn and did not coach the bowl game. He also did not coach the Auburn bowl game after the 2020 season after leading the Tigers to the Citrus Bowl vs. Northwestern.

麻豆原创 and Duke will meet for the first time. This marks the second time 麻豆原创 has faced a current ACC member in a bowl game 鈥� following NC State’s win over the Knights in the 2014 St. Petersburg Bowl.

Game day parking will open on most of the campus at 5 p.m. Because classes and operations will be continuing throughout the entire day, there will be no game day activities on Memory Mall and Greeks on the Green for this game. Game day activities will be limited to around FBC Mortgage Stadium, where students and fans are invited to visit IOA Plaza for pregame festivities.

Traffic flows on campus will generally be the same as on a regular weekday. All campus entrances will remain available for traffic the entire day.

Garage H will be reserved for game day parking starting at 4 p.m. for students who have Garage H game day permits and fans who make a minimum donation of $20 to support student scholarships.

For Students

Students who are parking for classes or campus services Wednesday are allowed to park in garage A, B or I or lot B5, B6, B9 or H4. Regular university permits will be required for those garages and lots before 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., parking in all of those lots and garages will not require a permit. Overnight parking also is permitted in those garages and lots for those who have the appropriate university permits.

Athletics Gold Zone parking passes will be required for garage F starting at 4 p.m. and garages C and D and lots C1-C3, D1-D2 and E1-E8 starting at 5 p.m. Students with appropriate university permits are allowed to park in those lots and garages earlier in the day, but they must move their vehicles before game day parking begins.

For Faculty and Staff

Employees who have questions about how their role applies to university or game day operations on Wednesday should contact their supervisor.

Faculty and staff who are parking for classes or campus services Wednesday are allowed to park in garage A, B or I or lot B5, B6, B9 or H4. Regular university permits will be required for those garages and lots before 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., parking in all of those lots and garages will not require a permit.

Athletics Gold Zone parking passes will be required for garage F starting at 4 p.m. and garages C and D and lots C1-C3, D1-D2 and E1-E8 starting at 5 p.m. Faculty and staff may park in those lots and garages earlier in the day as long as they have appropriate university permits and move their vehicles before game day parking begins.

Supporting the 麻豆原创 Community

Fans are encouraged to donate goods to help keep stocked following Hurricane Ian. Item can be donated to the 麻豆原创 Equipment Truck on IOA plaza, across from gates 2 to 5. Recommended items to donate include bottled water; shelf-stable, protein-rich items; and travel-sized toiletries.

You also can contribute to the鈥�痶o help Knights get back on their feet.

For more information on 麻豆原创鈥檚 game day policies and procedures, go to .

After enduring a 2-hour-and-41-minute lightning delay that pushed back kickoff to 9:46 p.m., the Knights rallied to a 36-31 win in their long awaited matchup against Boise State.

The game technically stretched over two days to complete, wrapping up at 1:26 a.m. Friday in front of a still lively crowd in the stands to witness the victory.

The Knights overcame a 21-0 first-half deficit 鈥� matching a program record 鈥� and scored 23 consecutive points to earn the victory.

鈥淚 think the whole college football world saw it,鈥� Malzahn said after the game. 鈥淵ou go down by 21-0 at home against a really good team and to fight back, keep believing, making plays and answering the bell again 鈥� they just kept doing it and you could feel it on the sidelines. There wasn’t any panic. I’m really proud of our staff too. Our staff did a really good job. Overall, it was a really, really quality victory that will help us moving forward.鈥�