{"id":378577,"date":"2026-08-22T19:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/378577\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T19:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T19:34:07","slug":"pictures-ucf-football-2026-season-kickoff-luncheon-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/378577\/","title":{"rendered":"Pictures: UCF football 2026 season kickoff luncheon \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>University of Central Florida football players, coaches, and administration executives meet and greet during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, with UCF scheduled to host Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 3. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida starting quarterback Alonza Barnett, center, and...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_5624f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida starting quarterback Alonza Barnett, center, and linebacker Lewis Carter, left, joke with quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost delivers remarks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_3317f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost delivers remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the University of Central Florida dance team perform...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1095f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the University of Central Florida dance team perform during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton, right, compliments...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_5184f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton, right, compliments starting quarterback Alonza Barnett during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost delivers remarks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2893f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost delivers remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost jokes about...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2718f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost jokes about his haircut during remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir delivers remarks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1239f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir delivers remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Knightro and members of the University of Central Florida dance...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1104f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Knightro and members of the University of Central Florida dance team perform during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir welcomes UCF...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1545f-2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir welcomes UCF President Alexander Cartwright to the stage during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright applauds during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1765f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright applauds during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost jokes about...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2718fb.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost jokes about his haircut during remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida mascot Knightro leads a cheer during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_0602f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida mascot Knightro leads a cheer during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida cheerleaders and marching band perform during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_0201f-2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida cheerleaders and marching band perform during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost jokes about...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2581f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost jokes about his haircut during remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir delivers remarks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1281f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir delivers remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost takes the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2364f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost takes the stage to deliver remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost delivers remarks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2681f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida football coach Scott Frost delivers remarks at the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir meets and...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_2141f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida Athletic Director Terry Mohajir meets and greets during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida cheerleaders perform during the 2026 UCF...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1130f-2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida cheerleaders perform during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright applauds during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TOS-L-UCF-luncheon_1813f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright applauds during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 20<\/p>\n<p>University of Central Florida starting quarterback Alonza Barnett, center, and linebacker Lewis Carter, left, joke with quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton during the 2026 UCF Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon at Addition Financial Arena, Friday, August 21, 2026. The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. 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