Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida running back Jaden Nixon (5) rushes for yardage past Oklahoma State cornerback Raymond Gay II (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida kicker Noe Ruelas (16) celebrates his game-winning field goal with long snapper Dalton Riggs (47) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles (19) runs past Oklahoma State safety Landyn Cleveland, center, and cornerback Raymond Gay II (27) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) scrambles for yardage past Oklahoma State defensive tackle Iman Oates (99) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida kicker Noe Ruelas, right, kicks his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida defensive back DJ Bell (5) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Despite Saturday’s win against lowly Oklahoma State, UCF coach Scott Frost knows his team has a long way to go. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores (6) escapes from the pressure of Central Florida defensive tackle John Walker (55) and defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Oklahoma State wide receiver Gavin Freeman (17) scores a 5-yard touchdown on a pass play between Central Florida defensive back Braeden Marshall (4) and linebacker Cole Kozlowski, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida athletics director Terry Mohajir looks on from the sideline before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Fans wave their shirts in the stands during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Central Florida and Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida linebacker Keli Lawson (0) and defensive back Phillip Dunnam (2) pursue Oklahoma State wide receiver Gavin Freeman (17) after a pass catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Oklahoma State cornerback Ladainian Fields (9) intercepts a pass intended for Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson (8) and safety Kenneth Harris (23) break up a pass intended for Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles, center, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida cornerback Jayden Bellamy (29) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida wide receiver Waden Charles, right, runs after catching a pass in front of Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Oklahoma State wide receiver Terrill Davis (2) is tackled by Central Florida linebacker Lewis Carter, left, and defensive back Phillip Dunnam (2) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida head coach Scott Frost, right, greets players arriving to the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
Central Florida head coach Scott Frost, left, follows players arriving to the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)
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Central Florida linebacker Cole Kozlowski (43) breaks up a pass intended for Oklahoma State running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to the Sentinel)