Richie Grant
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence rushes for a touchdown against Notre Dame during third-quarter action in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The News & Observer via AP)
Clemson's Lawrence, Alabama stars Maxwell Award finalists

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2020 06:17 PM EST

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle, left, outruns Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (10) on his way to a 29-yard touchdown on a pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cincinnati at UCF 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) throws a pass against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tulane at UCF 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:35 PM 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

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 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

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel waves his arms during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Memphis, in Orlando, Fla. No. 7 Central Florida is aiming for a second straight undefeated season and self-proclaimed national championship when they go up against No. 11 LSU in the Fiesta Bowl, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 7 UCF faces No. 11 LSU in marquee Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2018 03:27 PM EST