1990 UCF Knights football team

1990 UCF Knights football
1990 UCF Knights football
NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal, L 7–44 at Georgia Southern
Conference	Independent
Record	10–4
Head coach	Gene McDowell (6th season);
Offensive coordinator	Mike Kruczek (6th season)
Defensive coordinator	Don Pollard (1st season)
Home stadium	Florida Citrus Bowl
	Seasons ← 1989 1991 →

1990 NCAA Division I-AA independents football standings
v t e	Conf			Overall
Team	W	L	T	W		L		T
No. 2 Youngstown State ^		–		11	–	1	–	0
No. 7 William & Mary ^		–		10	–	2	–	0
No. 3 Georgia Southern ^		–		9	–	3	–	0
No. 18 UCF ^		–		9	–	3	–	0
Liberty		–		7	–	4	–	0
Samford		–		6	–	4	–	1
James Madison		–		5	–	6	–	0
Nicholls State		–		5	–	6	–	0
Arkansas State		–		3	–	7	–	1
Western Kentucky		–		2	–	8	–	0
Towson State		–		2	–	9	–	0
Northeastern		–		1	–	10	–	0

^ – NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant Rankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee poll

The 1990 UCF Knights football team was the twelfth season for the team, and UCF football's first season in Division I-AA (now commonly known as 'FCS'). In their first year in the division, Gene McDowell led the Knights to a 10–4 record, a program best, and a trip to the I-AA playoffs. UCF would make it to the semifinals, and became the first school in history to qualify for the I-AA playoffs in its first season of eligibility.^[1]

During the 1990s, UCF would compile an overall record of 67–46–0 (.593) during the decade.^[1]^[2]

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Rank	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 1	Troy State		Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	W 16–10	22,462	^[3]
September 8	at No. 3 Eastern Kentucky		Hanger Field Richmond, KY	L 12–24	19,200	^[4]
September 15	at Bethune–Cookman		Municipal Stadium Daytona Beach, FL	W 42–9	9,500	^[5]
September 22	at Memphis State		Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN	L 28–37	21,385	^[6]
September 29	Kentucky State		Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	W 49–0	6,055	^[7]
October 6	at Samford		Seibert Stadium Homewood, AL	W 37–16	5,463	^[8]
October 20	No. 11 Georgia Southern		Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	L 17–38	16,258	^[9]
October 27	Southern Illinois		Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	W 49–14	14,052	^[10]
November 3	Liberty		Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	W 28–6	14,107	^[11]
November 10	Slippery Rock		Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	W 24–21	16,208	^[12]
November 17	Texas Southern	No. 18	Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL	W 63–6	16,328	^[13]
November 24	at No. 2 Youngstown State	No. 18	Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I-AA First Round)	W 20–17	12,500	^[14]
December 1	No. 7 William & Mary	No. 18	Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL (NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal)	W 52–38	20,067	^[15]
December 8	at No. 3 Georgia Southern	No. 18	Paulson Stadium Statesboro, GA (NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal)	L 7–44	13,183	^[16]
Rankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Poll released prior to the game

References

^ ^a ^b "Division I-AA Football Comes to Orlando: Part 5 of 8 – The History of UCF Football". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. July 18, 2007. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
^ "2011 UCF Football Yearbook". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
^ "Defense saves the Knights". The Orlando Sentinel. September 2, 1990. Retrieved November 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Eastern Kentucky tops UCF 24–12". Florida Today. September 9, 1990. Retrieved April 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Knights topple hapless B–CC". The Tampa Tribune-Times. September 16, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Tigers escape upset bid, beat UCF for first victory". The Commercial Appeal. September 23, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Central Florida destroys KSU". The State Journal. September 30, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "UCF downs Samford". The Tampa Tribune-Times. October 7, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Georgia Southern shuts down UCF, 38–17". Florida Today. October 21, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Weaner, Phil (October 28, 1990). "Central Florida scorches Salukis". The Southern Illinoisan. p. D33. Retrieved December 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Giacone, Central Florida's defense put out Flames 28–6". The Palm Beach Post. November 4, 1990. Retrieved April 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "UCF nearly trips on Slippery Rock". The Orlando Sentinel. November 11, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "UCF awaits bid after 63–6 romp". The Orlando Sentinel. November 18, 1990. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Youngstown falls to Central Florida". The Plain Dealer. November 25, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Tribe season ends in Knight-mare". Daily Press. December 2, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Georgia Southern rips Central Florida 44–7". The Palm Beach Post. December 9, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

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[division1aa-1] "Division I-AA Football Comes to Orlando: Part 5 of 8 – The History of UCF Football". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. July 18, 2007. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2012.

[2] "2011 UCF Football Yearbook". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. Retrieved June 5, 2012.

[3] "Defense saves the Knights". The Orlando Sentinel. September 2, 1990. Retrieved November 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

[4] "Eastern Kentucky tops UCF 24–12". Florida Today. September 9, 1990. Retrieved April 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

[5] "Knights topple hapless B–CC". The Tampa Tribune-Times. September 16, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[6] "Tigers escape upset bid, beat UCF for first victory". The Commercial Appeal. September 23, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[7] "Central Florida destroys KSU". The State Journal. September 30, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[8] "UCF downs Samford". The Tampa Tribune-Times. October 7, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[9] "Georgia Southern shuts down UCF, 38–17". Florida Today. October 21, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[10] Weaner, Phil (October 28, 1990). "Central Florida scorches Salukis". The Southern Illinoisan. p. D33. Retrieved December 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

[11] "Giacone, Central Florida's defense put out Flames 28–6". The Palm Beach Post. November 4, 1990. Retrieved April 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

[12] "UCF nearly trips on Slippery Rock". The Orlando Sentinel. November 11, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[13] "UCF awaits bid after 63–6 romp". The Orlando Sentinel. November 18, 1990. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

[14] "Youngstown falls to Central Florida". The Plain Dealer. November 25, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[15] "Tribe season ends in Knight-mare". Daily Press. December 2, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

[16] "Georgia Southern rips Central Florida 44–7". The Palm Beach Post. December 9, 1990. Retrieved January 9, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.

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