Gabriel, No. 13 UCF beat East Carolina 51-28 in AAC opener

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs the ball as East Carolina defensive back Warren Saba (17) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

East Carolina head coach Mike Houston looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) passes against East Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) hands off to running back Darius Pinnix Jr. (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

East Carolina defensive back Jireh Wilson, left, defends as Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams reaches for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. The pass fell incomplete. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs the ball as East Carolina defensive back Warren Saba (17) tries to make the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)