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Duke running back Jaylen Coleman (22) reacts to a rushing touchdown score by quarterback Riley Leonard during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military Bowl

By Noah Trister Dec. 28, 2022 05:18 PM EST

FILE - Duke head coach Mike Elko paces the sideline against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 19, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Duke's ball-control offense will go up against a coach known for playing up-tempo. Gus Malzahn and UCF take on the Blue Devils in the Military Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Duke caps turnaround with Military Bowl matchup against UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2022 12:28 PM EST

Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn applauds his team during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pratt accounts for 5 TDs, Tulane tops UCF 45-28 to win AAC

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2022 08:16 PM EST

UCF running back RJ Harvey runs against Tulane during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 18 Tulane welcomes rematch with No. 22 UCF for AAC crown

By Brett Martel Dec. 01, 2022 04:37 PM EST

UCF running back RJ Harvey (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title game

Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) runs for yardage as Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) moves in to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 25 UCF needs to top USF to have a shot at AAC title game

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2022 03:52 PM EST

Navy wide receiver Vincent Terrell Jr. dives over Notre Dame safety DJ Brown for a two point conversion during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 17 UCF hosts AAC rival Navy, aiming for 4th straight win

By Mark Didtler Nov. 17, 2022 11:52 AM EST

UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs against Tulane safety Lummie Young IV (23) during an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Plumlee, UCF top Tulane 38-31, take over first place in AAC

By Brett Martel Nov. 12, 2022 07:48 PM EST

Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan (5) passes as he is pressured by Central Florida defensive tackle Anthony Montalvo (94) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Keene, Harvey lead No. 25 UCF past Memphis, 35-28

By Phil Stukenborg Nov. 05, 2022 08:05 PM EDT

Central Florida head coach Gus Malzahn acknowledges fans in the stands while leaving the field after an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 25 UCF and Memphis square off in AAC matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Central Florida defensive lineman Tre'mon Morris-Brash, left, and linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste (11) celebrate after their win over Cincinnati in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 25 UCF heads to Memphis looking for 1st league road win

Nov. 03, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, left, is sacked by Cincinnati defensive lineman Justin Wodtly, center, the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Harvey scores 2 TDs as UCF beats No. 20 Cincinnati 25-21

Oct. 29, 2022 07:28 PM EDT

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell watches the team play against Tulsa in an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)
No. 20 Cincinnati aims to extend AAC winning streak at UCF

Oct. 28, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Cincinnati running back Charles McClelland (10) is congratulated by offensive linemen Joe Huber (60) and James Tunstall (72) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 20 Cincinnati puts 6-game winning streak on line at UCF

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:14 PM EDT

Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn, left, and SMU coach Rhett Lashlee talk before an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
UCF scores 31 unanswered points, beats SMU in AAC opener

Oct. 05, 2022 10:49 PM EDT

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes looks to the field during an NCAA college game against SMU on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
TCU provides Dykes happy "homecoming," defeats SMU 42-34

Sep. 24, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield directs players on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cunningham rallies Louisville to 20-14 victory over UCF

By Corey Long Sep. 09, 2022 11:35 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. The 2021 season was filled with surprising contenders and conference champions. Another season with that much volatility in 2022 seems unlikely. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
PICK SIX: Who will win the national championship in 2022?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2022 02:53 AM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati quarterback Evan Prater drops back to pass during an NCAA football intrasquad scrimmage, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Cincinnati. Prater, who threw just 11 passes in mop-up duty last year, is competing against Ben Bryant, who spent three years at Cincinnati before escaping Ridder's long shadow and transferring to Eastern Michigan last season. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Short-timers Cincinnati, Houston, UCF expected to lead AAC

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 22, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin walks near the sideline during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. Harsin says he is “not planning on going anywhere” as he tries to navigate a tumultuous offseason of turnover in his program. Auburn went 6-7 in its first season under Harsin, who was hired away from Boise State a little more than 13 months ago. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
After investigation, Auburn sticks with coach Bryan Harsin

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2022 01:48 PM EST