UCF Athletics inducts six members into 2026 Hall of Fame

UCF Athletics held an induction ceremony at the Celeste Hotel to welcome its 2026 Hall of Fame class. The six inductees include former football head coach Mike Kruczek, record-setting quarterback McKenzie Milton, women’s soccer All-American Marissa Diggs, track and field athlete Octavious Freeman, volleyball standout Emily Mottola, and men’s basketball player BJ Taylor.

McKenzie Milton’s induction highlights a career defined by leading the Knights to undefeated and 12-1 seasons in 2017 and 2018. During his tenure, Milton led high-profile victories, including an AAC Championship win against Memphis and a Chick-fil-A Bowl victory over Auburn. Milton currently serves in a coaching capacity at his alma mater, working with the university's quarterbacks.

With these additions, the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame now consists of 116 inductees. The honorees will also be recognized during the university’s Homecoming football game against BYU.