Central Florida Football Team History
Central Florida Knights
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Founded: 1963 Stadium: Bright House Networks Stadium Capacity: 45,000 Colors: Black & Gold Coach: Don Jonas Conference: Independent-
1981 Season Highlights
Don Jonas enters his 3rd season as Head Coach at Central Florida.
1981 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 12 vs. Presbyterian (SC)
0
3
L
Sat., Sep. 19 vs. Elizabeth City State
9
14
L
Sat., Sep. 26 @ Millsaps
13
6
W
Sat., Oct. 3 vs. Miles (AL)
6
0
W
Sat., Oct. 10 vs. Savannah State
47
13
W
Sat., Oct. 17 @ Alabama A&M
15
23
L
Sat., Oct. 31 @ West Georgia
6
20
L
Sat., Nov. 7 vs. Hampden-Sydney
17
0
W
Sat., Nov. 14 vs. Millersville (PA)
9
27
L
Sat., Nov. 21 vs. Bethune-Cookman
20
24
L
1981 Season Totals
Record 4-6
Points Scored 142
Scoring Average 14.2
Points Allowed 130
Defense Average 13.0
Opponents Record 0-0
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-4
Away Record 1-2
1981 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1981 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1981 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.