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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 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

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) sprints away from the South Florida defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Marshall faces Central Florida in Tampa's Gasparilla Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:23 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

UCF keeps title hopes alive with 34-31 win over Tulane

Nov. 23, 2019 04:25 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Darriel Mack Jr. threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, Dillon Gabriel threw a touchdown pass and Central Florida held off Tulane 34-31...

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

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) celebrates after scoring against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Gabriel rallies UCF past Houston 44-29

Nov. 02, 2019 03:57 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

Gabriel leads UCF past East Carolina 41-28

Oct. 19, 2019 11:25 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as UCF beat East Carolina 41-28 on Saturday night. Gabriel had...

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner (12) celebrates his interception return for a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against UCF, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 25 Cincinnati tries to build off big win at Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 04:51 PM EDT

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

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) leaps into the air for his fourth touchdown reception well ahead of coverage from Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Clemson stops 2-point try to beat North Carolina

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2019 04:53 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

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

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

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, reacts looking up at the scoreboard in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Army in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
College Football Picks: Michigan tries to change narrative

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 18, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

Alabama's during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:52 AM EDT