Idaho safety Matt Irwin signs with UCF following visit: "It was perfect"

UCF landed a key addition to its secondary with the signing of Idaho transfer Matt Irwin, a former high school quarterback who transitioned to safety and recorded 45 tackles in 2025. Irwin, who also considered UCLA, said UCF "felt like the right fit" after visiting Orlando and meeting with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch and head coach Scott Frost.