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Sources: UCF fires DC Ted Roof amid 5-game losing streak

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UCF has fired defensive coordinator Ted Roof amid a five-game losing streak where the Knights allowed 37 points or more three times, sources told ESPN.

Roof, a veteran play-caller who spent the past two seasons as Oklahoma's defensive coordinator, was in his first season at UCF under coach Gus Malzahn. Co-defensive coordinator Addison Williams, who also serves as the team's associate head coach, will take over defensive play-calling duties, according to a source. Williams served as UCF's primary defensive coordinator in 2023, when the unit led the Big 12 against the pass and allowed its fewest passing touchdowns (12) since 2001.