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Miami wide receiver Jacolby George (15) gets upended as he tries to hurdle over Duke safeties Brandon Johnson (30) and Isaiah Fisher-Smith (11) on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Miami (FL) at Duke 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Keene, Richardson propel UCF past UConn 49-17

Nov. 20, 2021 08:52 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Mikey Keene threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Johnny Richardson rushed for 147 yards and a TD as UCF cruised to...

Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) throws a pass as he is pressured by the Central Florida defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Connecticut at UCF 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Louisville running back Trevion Cooley scores a touchdown as Duke safety Da'Quan Johnson (17) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Louisville at Duke 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 08:57 PM EST

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs into the end zone with a touchdown reception, as Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Memphis at UCF 10/22/2021

Oct. 22, 2021 10:37 PM EDT

UCF head coach Gus Malzahn reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 34-30. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Navy scores 17 fourth-quarter points to overtake UCF 34-30

Oct. 02, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Navy's Daniel Taylor, right, is congratulated by Tyger Goslin after he recovered a blocked punt by Navy on a kick by UCF for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
UCF at Navy 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) scrambles against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Kansas at Duke 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) runs through an opening in the Louisville defensive line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
UCF at Louisville 9/17/2021

Sep. 17, 2021 09:15 PM EDT

Bethune-Cookman wide receiver Daveno Ellington makes a reception in front of Central Florida defensive back Dyllon Lester during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bethune-Cookman at UCF 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Confident No. 21 Tennessee set to take on Missouri next

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 01, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

Tennessee's Will Brooks (35) and Deandre Johnson (13) converge on South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Johnson helping No. 21 Tennessee answer pass rush question

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 28, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

South Carolina linebacker Brad Johnson (19) and defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (52) celebrate a stop against Tennessee during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 16 Tennessee wins seventh straight 31-27 over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 26, 2020 11:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells to his players during an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Knoxville, Tenn. Pruitt said he canceled Friday's practice for No. 25 Tennessee due to a "few more positive" test results and Saturday night's practice also could be canceled depending on the results after everyone in the program was tested Friday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Freshmen receivers get chance with Tennessee this season

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer (18) outruns a Georgia defender in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Maurer will start at QB for Tennessee against Miss. State

Oct. 09, 2019 06:39 PM EDT

Members of the Pride of the Southland band perform as they wear the University of Tennessee superfan shirt after designing his own UT shirt and wearing it to his school before an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols finally get 1st win with 45-0 blowout of Chattanooga

By Steve Megargee Sep. 14, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 1999, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Tee Martin (17) runs through a hole made by teammate Cosey Coleman (52) during their 42-17 win over Wyoming in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee’s wide receivers savor the opportunity to play for their new position coach because they appreciate what Tee Martin accomplished during his own playing career. Martin was the starting quarterback on Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team and is back at his alma mater trying to help the Volunteers become competitive again in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee receivers say they want to follow Martin's example

By Steve Megargee Aug. 09, 2019 02:54 PM EDT

Vols focusing on fundamentals as they attempt to end slide

By Steve Megargee Oct. 04, 2018 04:46 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has received a reality check the last couple of months on how much work it needs to do before the Volunteers return to relevance in...