| 1983 UCF Knights football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1983 record | 5–6 |
| Head coach | Lou Saban (1st year) |
| Home stadium | Citrus Bowl |
The 1983 UCF Knights football season was Lou Saban's first as the head coach of the Knights. Saban's 1983 team earned a 5–5 overall record.
The Knights competed as an NCAA Division II Independent. The team played their home games at the Citrus Bowl in Downtown Orlando