1985 UCF Knights football team

1985 UCF Knights football
Conference Independent
1985 record 4–7
Head coach Gene McDowell (1st year)
Home stadium Citrus Bowl

The 1985 UCF Knights football season was the first for Gene McDowell as the head coach of the Knights. The team finished with a 4–7 overall record.[1]

The Knights competed as an NCAA Division II Independent. The team played their home games at the Citrus Bowl in Downtown Orlando

Schedule and results

The Citrus Bowl, the Knights home field.
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance
September 7 Bethune–Cookman* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida W 39–37   21,222
September 14 Southeastern Louisiana* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida W 27–21   7,142
September 28 at Illinois State* Hancock Stadium • Normal, Illinois L 21–48   12,786
October 5 Texas State* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida L 12–48   7,850
October 12 Western Kentucky* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida L 17–47   9,153
October 19 Eastern Kentucky* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida L 21–28   8,223
October 26 Stephen F. Austin* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida L 24–59   11,263
November 2 at Louisville* Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, Kentucky L 21–42   21,391
November 9 at Georgia Southern* Paulson Stadium • Statesboro, Georgia L 18–35   7,759
November 23 Savannah State* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida W 31–7   3,478
November 30 Samford* Citrus Bowl • Orlando, Florida W 35–14   3,022
*Non-conference game. All times are in Eastern Time.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Knights Move Up to D-II: Part 3 of 8 - The History of UCF Football". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2011-12-24.

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