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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

Police: Former UCF football player fatally shot by father

Nov. 30, 2021 05:25 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former football player at the University of Central Florida was fatally shot during an altercation with his father and his mother...

Tulane linebacker Kevin Henry, left, pressures Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) who looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Cincinnati bracing for challenge from AAC rival UCF

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 02:10 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder scrambles as he looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 55-17. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
UCF looking to spoil No. 7 Cincinnati's unbeaten season

By Fred Goodall Nov. 19, 2020 11:34 AM EST

Dillon Gabriel leads Central Florida over Temple 38-13

Nov. 14, 2020 11:25 PM EST
Dillon Gabriel threw a pair of touchdown passes to Marlon Williams and Central Florida rolled to a 38-13 victory over Temple on Saturday night. ...

Gabriel leads potent UCF offense past Houston 44-21

Oct. 31, 2020 06:18 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Gabriel passed for 328 yards and two touchdowns, UCF rushed for another 300-plus and the balanced, high-octane offense swamped Houston 44...

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) throws a pass in front of Central Florida defensive back Antwan Collier (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF's 21-game home winning streak, 34-26

Corey Long Oct. 04, 2020 01:17 AM EDT

Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins (23) intercepts a pass intended for Central Florida wide receiver Jacob Harris (87) after the ball was deflected by Tulsa linebacker Justin Wright (30) and cornerback Akayleb Evans (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tulsa at UCF 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 08:45 PM EDT

Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 UCF beats Ga Tech 49-21

By Paul Newberry Sep. 19, 2020 07:45 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw for a career-best 417 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Central Florida to a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech in the...

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

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...

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

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 10:43 PM 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...

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Trick play helps Pitt upset No. 15 UCF 35-34

By Will Graves Sep. 21, 2019 07:52 PM EDT

UCF defensive lineman Mason Cholewa (97) celebrates tackling Florida Atlantic quarterback Chris Robison for a loss, as Florida Atlantic offensive lineman Marquice Robinson (75) walks away during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Freshman Gabriel leads No. 18 UCF past FAU 48-14

By Steven Wine Sep. 07, 2019 11:04 PM EDT

Florida A&M quarterback Ryan Stanley (14) throws a pass on Central Florida defensive linemen Cam Goode (54) and Landon Woodson (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr.)
Wimbush, Gabriel shine, No. 17 UCF trounces Florida A&M 62-0

By Fred Goodall Aug. 29, 2019 11:46 PM EDT

Ex-Notre Dame QB excited to make debut with No. 17 UCF

By Fred Goodall Aug. 28, 2019 05:40 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Wimbush is excited to have another chance to play. The former Notre Dame quarterback believes he's a good fit for UCF's...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates his touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 10:12 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