The UCF Knights opened up the 2024 football season with a dominant 57-3 win over New Hampshire. Quarterback KJ Jefferson was 7-14 passing for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown as well. Knights running back RJ Harvey carried 11 times for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the ground attack which saw four different runners score. Ladarius Tennison blocked a punt that turned into a safety for UCF as well in the win.