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FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields, a sophomore and the Buckeyes’ Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback, said online classes allow him to split his time between studying at home or relaxing with Netflix and the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, where besides football facilities there is a new lavish lounge for players that offers made-to-order meals, massage chairs, video games on big screens and a cryogenic chamber. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Lingering knee issue still bothering Ohio State's Fields

John Marshall Dec. 24, 2019 03:00 PM EST

Central Florida's Jake Brown, left, and Nate Evans hoist the trophy after the team's win over Marshall during the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
UCF gets 10th win, beating Marshall 48-25 in Gasparilla Bowl

By Mark Didtler Dec. 23, 2019 07:01 PM EST

In this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom leads his team onto the field to play Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark. Missouri fired Odom on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, ending the four-year stay of a respected former player who took over a program in disarray but could never get the Tigers over the hump in the brutal SEC. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom after 4 seasons

By Dave Skretta Nov. 30, 2019 11:24 AM 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

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2017, file photo, Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins watches the team warm up before an NCAA college football game Louisiana Monreo in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State athletic director David Coburn says he would like to hire a national search firm and have a new head football coach before the end of the regular season. Until then the Seminoles have named Haggins as the interim head coach for the final three games. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Florida State moving quickly to find new football coach

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 04, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Central Florida wide receiver Ke'von Ahmad (84) grabs a pre-game pass before an NCAA college football game against the Houston Cougars in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
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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

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks up field on a keeper past Marshall's Nazeeh Johnson (13) an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 18 UCF returns to Cincinnati, looking to extend streak

By Joe Kay Oct. 03, 2019 12:42 PM EDT

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 head coach Randy Edsall watches 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 looks to rebound in AAC opener against UConn

By Fred Goodall Sep. 27, 2019 04:48 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

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws a 1-yard touchdown pass against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 15 UCF eager for chance to make statement vs. Pitt

By Will Graves Sep. 20, 2019 01:53 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 15 UCF looks to extend unbeaten streak at Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:42 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

Kiffin wants FAU to become like No. 18 UCF

By Chuck King Sep. 06, 2019 04:40 PM EDT
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — FAU coach Lane Kiffin sees the program he'd like his Owls to become in No. 18 UCF. UCF travels to FAU on Saturday, winners of...

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...

New QB, same high expectations for No. 17 Central Florida

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 12:44 PM EDT
Florida A&M (6-5 last season) at No. 17 UCF (12-1), Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (CBS Sports Network). Line: No Line. Series record:...

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Marshall's Channing Hames (94) sacks UTSA quarterback Bryce Rivers during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va. Channing Hames and Omari Cobb lead a defense that didn’t allow any individual to rush for 100 yards last season. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
UCF again heads list of Group of Five standouts

By Steve Megargee Aug. 15, 2019 02:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Atlantic in Orlando, Fla. Part of the sales pitch that lured Milton from his home state of Hawaii to UCF was a pledge by then-Knights coach Scott Frost to help put the quarterback on a path to a post-playing career in coaching. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Coach KZ: While injured leg heals, Milton still leads UCF

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 05, 2019 02:35 AM EDT