FS1 showed the end of NASCAR Trucks race instead of UCF vs. Baylor, and fans were livid
UCF football kicked off against Baylor for the first Big 12 Conference game played in the Bounce House in Orlando.
Unfortunately for Knights fans watching from home, no one was able to watch on TV.
The game was scheduled to air on FS1, but it was pre-empted by the end of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race from Talladega. This wouldn't be too bad except a crash with three laps to go led to overtime, pushing the kickoff of UCF-Baylor off TV and to the Fox Sports app.
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UCF fans were none too happy with the change in plans. Here's a look at reactions from the social media platform formerly known as Twitter:
Hey @FS1 why are you still airing the end of NASCAR trucks over UCF first Big 12 home game???
— Tyler Webb (@__TylerWebb) September 30, 2023
What the Hell?!? I need to use the Fox Sports App to watch the UCF game.
First it’s remote commentators, now this? Unserious sports network.— Matt Reinstetle (@stetle) September 30, 2023
Maybe we can watch the second half on TV by the time this stupid race is done.. who would rather watch this over college football??
— Looy (xBaesick) (@xBaesick) September 30, 2023
Booted for truck racing is wild
— ✌️The Peoples Champ, UCF✌️ (@VinDiGioiaUCF) September 30, 2023
I can’t believe I’m watching a truck race. What is happening?
— Jason (@The74727) September 30, 2023
I have Race cars on FS1. pic.twitter.com/HIpUKjsDpt
— UCF Girl (@UCF_Girl_99) September 30, 2023
So Baylor @ UCF was moved to the Fox Sports app because of… NASCAR?
— Zachary Miller (@_ZacharyMiller) September 30, 2023
@ucf first home game in the BIG12 is kicked from FS1 here and only in the app thanks to F1 racing. More apps to download. Awesome.
— Chris - From Starlight (@makes_chris) September 30, 2023
The race finally ended at 3:52 p.m., and FS1 finally sent it over to the Bounce House at 3:56, where the score was already UCF 14-0.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Baylor vs. UCF starts on Fox Sports app: Football fans react