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West wide receiver Binjimen Victor, of Ohio State, (19) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of East cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver III, of Florida International University, (39) during the second half of the East West Shrine football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
LeMay's 2 TDs lead East over West 31-27 in Shrine Bowl

By Fred Goodall Jan. 18, 2020 07:38 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) throws a short pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Florida, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
UCF dominates South Florida 34-7

By Patrick Southern Nov. 29, 2019 11:51 PM EST

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

Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall, left, talks to quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) on the bench during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Gabriel throws for 3 TDs, No. 22 UCF trounces UConn 56-21

By Fred Goodall Sep. 28, 2019 10:37 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

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Trick play helps Pitt upset No. 15 UCF 35-34

By Will Graves Sep. 21, 2019 07:52 PM EDT

UCF defensive lineman Mason Cholewa (97) celebrates tackling Florida Atlantic quarterback Chris Robison for a loss, as Florida Atlantic offensive lineman Marquice Robinson (75) walks away during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Freshman Gabriel leads No. 18 UCF past FAU 48-14

By Steven Wine Sep. 07, 2019 11:04 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

Ex-Notre Dame QB excited to make debut with No. 17 UCF

By Fred Goodall Aug. 28, 2019 05:40 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Wimbush is excited to have another chance to play. The former Notre Dame quarterback believes he's a good fit for UCF's...

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

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. 7 UCF seeks second straight AAC title against Memphis

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 11:27 AM EST
American Athletic Conference championship Memphis (8-4, 5-3) at No. 7 UCF (11-0, 8-0, No. 8 CFP), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ABC). Line:...

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

Central Florida's Darriel Mack Jr. (8) is tackled by East Carolina's Alex Turner (94) with Kendall Futrell (44) looking on during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Without Milton, No. 10 UCF beats ECU 37-10 for 20th straight

Oct. 20, 2018 10:35 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM 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

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton scrambles during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Memphis, in Orlando, Fla. Most of the playmakers return from one of the best offenses in the country, including gifted quarterback McKenzie Milton. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 21 UCF takes 13-game winning streak into opener at UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Aug. 29, 2018 10:06 AM EDT