Tayven Jackson returns from injury, leads UCF to dominant homecoming win

NCAA Football: West Virginia at Central Florida — Oct 18, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) makes a touchdown pass in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Tayven Jackson made a strong return from injury, throwing for 277 yards and two touchdowns in UCF’s 45-13 victory over West Virginia. The redshirt sophomore posted a career-best PFF grade as the Knights snapped a three-game Big 12 skid heading into the bye week.

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