UCF’s Countdown to Kickoff returns, helps student-athletes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The University of Central Florida held its “Countdown to Kickoff” luncheon Thursday.

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This annual event celebrates the start of the college football season.

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It was canceled for two years because of the pandemic, but it made a return to the Addition Financial Arena this year.

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While this on-campus event helps get students and fans excited for the season, it also raises money for student-athletes.

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UCF’s Countdown to Kickoff returns, helps student-athletes The event helped raise thousands of dollars for student-athletes. (WFTV/WFTV)

So far, “Countdown to Kickoff” has raised $476,000.

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The Knights will open the season in two weeks at home against South Carolina State University.

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