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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, hands off the ball to running back Jerome Ford during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 3 Cincinnati takes on Malzahn-led UCF

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell watches a replay during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCF is next as No. 3 Cincinnati tries to stay among elite

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 14, 2021 12:13 PM EDT

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) carries the ball as he splits Auburn safety Bydarrius Knighten (19) and linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
College Football Picks: No. 1 Dawgs face another 'big' game

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2021 11:28 AM 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

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 QB Gabriel out indefinitely with fractured collarbone

Sep. 18, 2021 03:57 PM EDT

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) runs through the defense of Central Florida linebackers Eriq Gilyard (10) and Eriq Gilyard (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Late interception return for TD lifts Louisville past UCF

By Ed Peak Sep. 17, 2021 11:37 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

Louisville wide receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, front left, runs from the grasp of Eatern Kentucky defensive back Joseph Sayles, front right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville seeks to slow down UCF's high-speed offense

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 16, 2021 10:26 AM EDT

Bowser's 4 TDs, 3 from Gabriel power UCF in rout

Sep. 12, 2021 12:49 AM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Bowser ran for four touchdowns and Dillon Gabriel accounted for three more scores as UCF defeated Bethune-Cookman 63-14 on Saturday...

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

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) and quarterback Hank Bachmeier celebrate after 7-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Florida, early Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
UCF rallies to beat Boise State 36-31

By Christopher Davis Sep. 03, 2021 01:54 AM EDT

Fans wait under cover in the stadium during a lightning delay before an NCAA college football game between Central Florida and Boise State, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Boise State at UCF 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020 file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder looks for a receiver as Central Florida defensive back Corey Thornton (14) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. The defending American Athletic Conference champions are the overwhelming favorite to repeat. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Present-day AAC focus for No. 8 Cincinnati over future talk

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 23, 2021 01:36 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
FSU's Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injury

By Steve Reed Jul. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

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

Central Florida's Greg McCrae is tackled after making a reception in the first quarter against BYU in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for No. 13 BYU

Dec. 22, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Buffalo wide receiver Antonio Nunn (41) is stopped by Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips (21) during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl

By Pat Graham Dec. 21, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Wilson leads No. 13 BYU into Boca Raton Bowl vs Gabriel, UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 11:49 AM EST
Boca Raton Bowl: No. 13 BYU (10-1) vs. Central Florida (6-3), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: BYU by 6 1/2. Series...