ORLANDO, Fla. — The college football season kicks off Thursday as the University of Central Florida takes on South Carolina State at home in the Bounce House.

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Head coach Gus Malzahn said the UCF Knights want to finish as American Athletic Conference champions before moving to the Big 12 next season.

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The Knights will take on Louisville on Sept. 9 in Orlando.

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