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Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 UCF beats Ga Tech 49-21

By Paul Newberry Sep. 19, 2020 07:45 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw for a career-best 417 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Central Florida to a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech in the...

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech's James Graham looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Georgia Tech has named a starting quarterback but won't publicly say who the player is before Saturday's season opener at Florida State. The leading candidates are James Graham, who started the final eight games last year, and freshman Jeff Sims. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Georgia Tech gunning for another upset win vs No. 14 UCF

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:32 PM EDT

Tulsa wide receiver Keenen Johnson runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Tulsa, Okla. (Brett Rojo/Tulsa World via AP)
Grenoble Foot vs Le Mans FC 11/8/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 01:01 AM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) celebrates after scoring against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Gabriel rallies UCF past Houston 44-29

Nov. 02, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams (6) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Le Mans FC vs Clermont Foot 11/2/2019

Nov. 02, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

Gabriel leads UCF past East Carolina 41-28

Oct. 19, 2019 11:25 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as UCF beat East Carolina 41-28 on Saturday night. Gabriel had...

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
AAC upset: Cincinnati beats No. 18 UCF 27-24 with 3 INTs

By Joe Kay Oct. 04, 2019 11:42 PM EDT

Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 22 UCF heavily favored in AAC opener against UConn

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 17 UCF routs Stanford 45-27

By Fred Goodall Sep. 14, 2019 07:23 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) hands the ball off to running back Adrian Killins Jr. (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
No. 17 UCF faces first real test of season against Stanford

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 04:27 PM EDT

Florida A&M quarterback Ryan Stanley (14) throws a pass on Central Florida defensive linemen Cam Goode (54) and Landon Woodson (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Wimbush, Gabriel shine, No. 17 UCF trounces Florida A&M 62-0

By Fred Goodall Aug. 29, 2019 11:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Central Florida defensive back Brandon Moore (20) breaks up a pass intended for Memphis wide receiver Damonte Coxie (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Memphis, Tenn. The seventh-ranked Knights (11-0, 8-0, No. 8 CFP) are one victory away from their second straight American Athletic Conference championship, a likely New Year's Six bowl bid and bolstering their argument that they are deserving of consideration for a berth in the College Football Playoff. None of that is possible, though, without beating Memphis (8-4, 5-3) in Saturday's AAC title game. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
No. 7 UCF, Memphis not strangers to AAC championship game

By Fred Goodall Nov. 30, 2018 01:49 PM EST

No. 8 UCF looks to remain unbeaten against South Florida

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 05:30 PM EST
No. 8 Central Florida (10-0, 7-0 American, No. 9 CFP) at South Florida (7-4, 3-4), Friday, 4:15 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: UCF by 14. Series...

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) sets up to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Milton shines, No. 11 UCF routs No. 19 Cincinnati 38-13

By Fred Goodall Nov. 17, 2018 11:47 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina State in Orlando, Fla. No. 10 Central Florida plays at Memphis on Saturday. These two teams played a classic shootout last year, with UCF edging Memphis 62-55 in double overtime to win the American Athletic Conference championship game during its unbeaten season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
High-powered No. 10 UCF, Memphis set for AAC showdown

By Clay Bailey Oct. 12, 2018 10:13 AM EDT

UCF wide receiver Dredrick Snelson (5) catches a pass in the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown between SMU defensive back Rodney Clemons, left, and safety Mikial Onu (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Milton, No. 12 UCF beats SMU 48-20 for 18th straight win

By Fred Goodall Oct. 06, 2018 10:34 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

No. 19 UCF focused on improvement vs South Carolina State

Sep. 07, 2018 09:46 AM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — UCF is determined to not let complacency creep into its game. The 19th-ranked Knights will take the nation's longest...