Video | Game 1 – Game-week Presser with Josh Heupel

UCF Knights Head Coach Josh Heupel addresses the media for his first game-week presser of the 2019 season ahead of Game 1 against the Florida A&M Rattlers.

Victor Tan

August 24, 2019

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Josh Heupel:

0:06 – On selecting Brandon Wimbush as the starting quarterback for 2019
0:49 – On starting-left tackle job for either Samuel Jackson or Tony Gray
1:40 – On UCF’s freshmen, their expected impact in 2019
2:30 – On true-freshman quarterback Dillon Gabriel getting playing time vs. Florida A&M
2:54 – On announcing to quarterbacks who would be the starter
3:52 – On what Gabriel did in camp to earn playing time as a true freshman
4:01 – On expectations for Wimbush in Game 1
4:32 – On Dylan Barnas being named starting placekicker
4:56 – On development of D-line group
5:42 – On his personal experience transferring schools as a player
6:28 – On Mack Jr.’s status
6:36 – On support for D-line from secondary, linebackers
7:32 – On immediate eligibility of Cam Goode, Gray
7:55 – On Dedrion Bacote-Sweat eventually becoming a pass-rushing threat despite not being listed on the depth chart
8:06 – On if it’s a short week for UCF
8:31 – On mentality change as the team enters the regular season
9:21 – On expectations from Florida A&M
9:53 – On season tickets selling out for 2019