What UCF head coach Scott Frost said ahead of facing BYU
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- UCF will host No. 2 BYU for their homecoming game, following BYU's recent 28-24 upset over Notre Dame, marking the highest-ranked opponent UCF has ever hosted.
- UCF head coach Scott Frost praised BYU as a well-coached, physical, and deep team with a strong quarterback in Bear Bachmeier, emphasizing the challenge BYU presents.
- UCF is currently 3-3 this season and will likely be without starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III due to a hamstring injury, with Keyone Jenkins expected to start in his place.
- Frost highlighted the need for UCF to improve their mentality and execution in critical moments, urging players to make key plays, especially in the fourth quarter.
- Reflecting on last year's 41-21 loss to BYU, Frost noted the importance of playing well in all three phases for the entire game and expressed confidence that his team has improved since then.
