UCF Athletic Director Danny White went for an off-the-radar pick again. After a search in which names like former Texas A&M Head Coach Kevin Sumlin, UCF offensive coordinator Troy Walters, and Toledo Head Coach Jason Candle were discussed, Josh Heupel is now the Knights’ 11th head coach. Heupel is a first time HC.
Heupel was Missouri’s offensive coordinator and his hire signals a continued offensive focus. He should be able to maintain the frenzied pace and scoring that makes #UCFast. Mizzou averaged 511.5 yards and 39.3 points per game this year. And because we love our advanced stats here, a summary from our colleagues at Rock M Nation:
Heupel inherited a destitute offense that had ranked just 120th in Off.