| 1985 UCF Knights football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1985 record | 4–7 |
| Head coach | Gene McDowell (1st season) |
| Home stadium | Citrus Bowl |
The 1985 UCF Knights football season was the first for Gene McDowell as the head coach of the Knights. The team finished with a 4–7 overall record.
The Knights competed as an NCAA Division II Independent. The team played their home games at the Citrus Bowl in Downtown Orlando