Written by
The BIG12.CO Desk
Conference Newsroom · Independent Big 12 coverage since 2026
The house desk of BIG12.CO - independent researchers tracking every Big 12 game, stat and storyline.
Big 12 Matchups
UCF vs Samford
Who wins UCF vs Samford?
Tap your pick, it saves on this device.
Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 UCF Knights | 3 | UCF leads |
 Samford Bulldogs | 0 |
Meetings since 1996: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
UCF has won the last 3 meetings.
3-0 Regular season
3-0 Last 3
39-12 Avg score
3 Longest UCF win run
Biggest UCF win 52-7 in 1997, a 45-point margin.
Every UCF vs Samford meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UCF win | Orlando | 28-24 |
| 1997 | UCF win | Orlando | 52-7 |
| 1996 | UCF win | Orlando | 38-6 |
Scores from the UCF perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1996.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
UCF Knights lead the series since 1996, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when UCF and Samford meet.
How to watch UCF vs Samford
When UCF and Samford are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the UCF radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the UCF vs Samford time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The UCF this season
Follow UCF in the title race on the Big 12 standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Big 12 rivalry pages, or browse every Big 12 matchup.
About the author and reviewer
Fact-checked by
BIG12.CO Coverage Review
Fact & Data Review · Primary-source verification
Every stat and historical claim on data pages is checked against official box scores and the live feed before publication.
Independence: BIG12.CO was not paid by any school, network or sportsbook for this page. Corrections are logged in our editorial policy.
UCF vs Samford: the essentials
UCF Knights vs Samford Bulldogs is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Southern (FCS). UCF Knights lead the series since 1996, 3-0. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the UCF vs Samford head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the UCF Knights team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Samford against the whole conference, see Samford vs the Big 12.
The Big 12 Report
One conference, in your inbox every Tuesday.
Standings, the title race and one opinion on the Big 12. No filler.
Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between UCF and Samford?
UCF Knights lead the series since 1996, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch UCF vs Samford?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are UCF and Samford in the same conference?
No. UCF plays in the Big 12. Samford plays in the Southern (FCS). This is a non-conference game.