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“Run Through the Smoke”: Jaden Nixon delivers career night for UCF

UCFSportsOn3by: Brandon Helwig11 hours agoUCFSports
NCAA Football: North Carolina A&T at Central Florida
Sep 6, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back Jaden Nixon (5) runs a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown during the first quarter against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Jaden Nixon bounced back from a quiet opener with a career night against North Carolina A&T, scoring three total touchdowns — including UCF’s first kickoff return TD since 2017 — and rushing for 156 yards on just four carries in the Knights’ 68-7 win.