Dillon Gabriel

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams runs against Oregon during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Oklahoma QB Williams enters portal, says Sooners an option

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 03, 2022 05:16 PM EST

Florida head coach interim Greg Knox watch play against Central Florida during the first half of the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over Florida

By Mark Didtler Dec. 23, 2021 11:17 PM EST

Florida, UCF battle for bragging rights in Gasparilla Bowl

By Fred Goodall Dec. 22, 2021 02:49 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over. The neighboring programs haven’t faced each other on the football field since...

Keene, Central Florida take on Florida in Gasparilla Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 02:03 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Gasparilla Bowl: Central Florida (8-4) against Florida (6-6), Dec. 23, 7:00 p.m. Eastern (ESPN). Line: Florida by 6 1/2, according...

UCF quarterback Mikey Keene (16) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Jerome Ford's four TDs lead No. 3 Cincinnati over UCF 56-21

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

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

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...