Good morning, Knights. 

UCF football locked in game times and networks for five 2026 contests, headlined by the 10th edition of the Space Game on ESPN as the Citronauts host Baylor on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The Knights' Big 12 road game at Pittsburgh airs on ESPN2 at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 12, marking UCF's first game in an NFL stadium since 2023. The home slate wraps up on Friday, Nov. 20 with a 6 p.m. kickoff against Iowa State on FS1 for Senior Knight. Non-conference home openers against Bethune-Cookman (Sept. 3) and Georgia State (Sept. 19) will both kick off at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⚾ Journey To The Mound
✈️ Welcome To Florida
🚀 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP 

🔼 Journey To The Mound. UCF senior captain Kevin Schoneboom's path to Division I baseball was anything but conventional. Growing up in Arlington, Texas, in a family where college wasn't the expected route, Schoneboom figured he'd drive trucks like his father. A standout summer tournament outing against a lineup full of Division I commits changed his trajectory, leading him to Northeast Texas Community College, where he transformed from a shortstop into a polished pitcher through grueling daily workloads.

After choosing UCF over staying closer to home in Texas, Schoneboom became the only junior college transfer from his class to stay with the program, earning a senior captaincy through daily consistency and accountability. A history major with plans to coach after his playing days, Schoneboom credits his father's advice to trust his gut and his former high school coach Bobby Johnson for shaping the leader he's become.

🔼 Welcome To Florida. UCF women’s hoops announced the signing of Maria Cintas this week. Cintas, a 5’4” guard, will join the Knights from Barcelona.

🤔 TRIVIA FOR YOU

Out Of This World.

What happened the last time UCF's Space Game aired on ESPN?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🚀 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Points Scorer. Earlier this spring, UCF women’s hoops announced the addition of Mikayla Johnson, Pitt’s leading scorer last season. Take a look at some of her standout moments for the Panthers!

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, May 28

👟 Track & Field NCAA East Preliminary

Friday, May 29

👟 Track & Field NCAA East Preliminary
🚣 Rowing NCAA Championships

Saturday, May 30

👟 Track & Field NCAA East Preliminary
🚣 Rowing NCAA Championships

Sunday, May 31

🚣 Rowing NCAA Championships

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: The Citronauts routed No. 15 Oklahoma State 45-3 in 2023.

🚀 Have a great Thursday, y’all!