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Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton throws during an NCAA college football practice Aug. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has named Milton, a transfer from Michigan, as his starting quarterback for the Volunteers' season opener Thursday night. (Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee kicks off Josh Heupel era hosting Bowling Green

Al Lesar Sep. 01, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

In-state foes Florida, UCF to open 2-for-1 series in 2024

Jul. 27, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida and UCF have agreed to play a two-for-one series that begins in 2024 and concludes nearly a decade later, settling on the kind...

Starting spring practice allows Vols to hit reset button

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 26, 2021 04:27 PM EDT
Being back on a football field gives the Tennessee Volunteers to hit the reset button after a rough few months. The list of setbacks and...

FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 15, 2021 10:32 AM EST

UCF hires Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be next AD

Feb. 09, 2021 02:13 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida on Tuesday hired Terry Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be its next athletic director. Mohajir was...

New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel is shown after arriving in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. New Tennessee athletic director Danny White announced Wednesday that he has hired Heupel as Tennessee’s 27th head coach overall. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
NCAA probe is 'speed bump' to Vols' new coach Josh Heupel

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 27, 2021 08:34 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Central Florida athletic director Danny White stands on the sideline at the team's NCAA college football game against Houston in Orlando, Fla. White has signed a five-year contract that will pay him more than $1 million annually. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr., File)
UCF AD Danny White signs 5-year deal that tops $1M annually

Mar. 10, 2020 06:55 PM EDT

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.)
College Europa FC vs College 1975 FC 11/1/2019

Nov. 02, 2019 11:49 AM 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 AD Stricklin would welcome 2-for-1 series vs UCF

By Mark Long Dec. 07, 2018 05:13 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin would welcome a two-for-one series against in-state opponent UCF, which has the nation's longest...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2017, file photo, Southeastern Conference (SEC) Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks with the media during an NCAA college football news conference for the SEC championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Sankey says UCF should look "inward" to address strength of schedule issues that have held back the Knights in the College Football Playoff rankings. UCF athletic director Danny White says Knights can do nothing to fix an “inadequate postseason.” (Joshua L. Jones,/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Georgia at Auburn 12/2/2017

Dec. 06, 2018 05:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2017, file photo, Southeastern Conference (SEC) Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks with the media during an NCAA college football news conference for the SEC championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Sankey says UCF should look "inward" to address strength of schedule issues that have held back the Knights in the College Football Playoff rankings. UCF athletic director Danny White says Knights can do nothing to fix an “inadequate postseason.” (Joshua L. Jones,/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
SEC's Sankey: UCF should look 'inward' to address CFP issues

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2018 05:05 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Darriel Mack Jr., center top, fumbles the ball in the end zone as he is hit by Memphis defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. (41) during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF recovered the fumble for a touchdown. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 UCF to face No. 11 LSU in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 02, 2018 04:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. No. 2 Clemson plays No. 3 Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
The Latest: Familiar teams battling for CFP championship

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 12:40 PM EST

Central Florida running back Greg McCrae runs untouched for a 14-yard touchdown against Memphis during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mack shines, No. 7 UCF beats Memphis 56-41 for AAC title

By Fred Goodall Dec. 01, 2018 07:49 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) carries the ball as he tries to get around Citadel linebacker Willie Eubanks III (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
For 3rd week, 'Bama, Clemson, ND, Mich top CFP; UCF's path

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2018 07:32 PM EST

Michigan defensive back Brandon Watson (28) celebrates with defensive lineman Kwity Paye, right, after returning an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan won 42-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2018 09:48 PM EST

Boise State wide receiver Akilian Butler (81) looks up from under the pile of players he dragged in to the end zone for a touchdown against Connecticut in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won 62-7. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
College Football Picks: No. 17 Boise State gets a big chance

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2018 07:45 AM EDT