Tailgating, Knight Walk, and Big XII Reaction from UCF Football Fans

Photographs and videos from Saturday’s UCF tailgating, as well as UCF fans providing their insights regarding UCF accepting an invitation to join the Big XII.

Brian Smith | Sep 12, 2021

Tailgating, Knight Walk, and Big XII Reaction from UCF Football Fans /

ORLANDO - One of the best places in America to tailgate would be UCF. People of all ages come out to enjoy time with another before cheering on the Knights. Before heading over to the Bounce House and getting ready for the game, a stroll through Memory Mall and being present at Knight Walk presented several fans having a great time and talking about UCF Football.

For those UCF fans that watched the Knights go from barely being on the college football map in the 1990s to now joining the Power Five by accepting a bid to join the Big XII, Friday's official announcement proved to be special.

From Memory Mall on the UCF campus, it was a festive atmosphere. Everyone that members of Inside The Knights spoke with were happy to talk UCF Football, the Knights joining the Big XII, and just being a part of the UCF family.

Memory Mall, UCF Campus — Memory Mall, UCF / Brian Smith, Inside The Knights

Setting up for the tailgate.

Memory Mall, UCF / Brian Smith, Inside The Knights

No doubt that Mrs. Schneider has one particular UCF player she's proud to support. Check out the hair!

IOA Plaza, Knight Walk - Mary Schneider — Knight Walk, IOA Plaza / Brian Smith, Inside The Knights

All smiles along the tailgating tents at Memory Mall.

Getting Ready for the UCF team to arrive at IOA Plaza.

IOA Plaza, Knight Walk — Knight Walk, IOA Plaza / Brian Smith, Inside The Knights

Now this is a serious UCF Football fan!

Some people did not feel the need to dress up, but still enjoyed themselves just the same.

Big XII Reaction from a UCF student #ChargeOn #ucftwittermafia @fbscout_florida pic.twitter.com/MwlPUU7D4P
— Inside The Knights (@UCF_FanNation) September 12, 2021

Here are two pretty big Sam Jackson fans...

IOA Plaza, Knight Walk - Jackson — Knight Walk, IOA Plaza / Brian Smith, Inside The Knights

Now this is tailgating!

Even a dog can enjoy the tailgating festivities.

Just hanging out with friends.

Everybody say cheese!

A UCF student also had his opinions about the Knights joining the Big XII:

UCF student reaction to UCF agreeing to join the Big XII #ucf #ChargeOn #ucftwittermafia pic.twitter.com/bHVh80huqE
— Inside The Knights (@UCF_FanNation) September 12, 2021

The pregame tailgating was really active before the Knights took on Bethune-Cookman. Inside The Knights will be back out again during future UCF home game weekends to see the students, alumni, and fans. Thanks to all those that volunteered to have their photographs taken and participated in interviews.

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