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Lewis Carter emerging as key playmaker for UCF defense

UCFSportsOn3by: Brandon Helwig12 hours agoUCFSports
NCAA Football: North Carolina at Central Florida
Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. (7) is tackled by UCF Knights linebacker Lewis Carter (20) during the second quarter at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

UCF linebacker Lewis Carter, a transfer from Oklahoma, has quickly emerged as a defensive leader. Despite playing fewer snaps, Carter leads the team in tackles and says the Knights must “flush” last week’s loss at Kansas State and be ready to respond in their Big 12 home debut vs. Kansas.