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New Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel speaks during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Kansas in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Kansas Jayhawks at Tennessee Volunteers 1/30/2021

Feb. 15, 2021 04:51 PM EST

FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 15, 2021 10:32 AM EST

UCF hires Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be next AD

Feb. 09, 2021 02:13 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida on Tuesday hired Terry Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be its next athletic director. Mohajir was...

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron speaks during a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. National Signing Day begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Alabama, SEC powers rake in highly rated recruiting hauls

By John Zenor Feb. 03, 2021 06:53 PM EST

RB Eric Gray latest ex-Tennessee player to pick Oklahoma

Jan. 28, 2021 11:33 AM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Tennessee running back Eric Gray has announced on Twitter that he will play for Oklahoma, becoming the third Volunteers' player to choose...

New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel is shown after arriving in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. New Tennessee athletic director Danny White announced Wednesday that he has hired Heupel as Tennessee’s 27th head coach overall. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
NCAA probe is 'speed bump' to Vols' new coach Josh Heupel

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 27, 2021 08:34 AM EST

University of Tennessee's new Director of Athletics Danny White speaks during a press conference announcing his hiring in Knoxville, Tenn., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Vols' new AD plans to move quickly hiring new football coach

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 22, 2021 03:23 PM EST

Central Florida's Greg McCrae is tackled after making a reception in the first quarter against BYU in the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for No. 13 BYU

Dec. 22, 2020 11:02 PM EST

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

Study: Graduation gap widens between white, Black athletes

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 22, 2020 02:07 PM EST
The graduation gap between white and Black and football players on bowl-bound teams is increasing. The Institute for Diversity and Ethics...

Buffalo wide receiver Antonio Nunn (41) is stopped by Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips (21) during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl

By Pat Graham Dec. 21, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Wilson leads No. 13 BYU into Boca Raton Bowl vs Gabriel, UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 11:49 AM EST
Boca Raton Bowl: No. 13 BYU (10-1) vs. Central Florida (6-3), Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: BYU by 6 1/2. Series...

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) looks to throw the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)
No. 13 BYU goes for 11th win in Boca Raton Bowl vs. UCF

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:07 PM EST

UCF's Milton commits to FSU; Brewer transferring from Baylor

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 05:54 PM EST
McKenzie Milton committed to transfer to Florida State as the former Central Florida quarterback looks to complete his comeback from a serious leg injury. ...

UCF going to Boca Raton Bowl, likely against ACC opponent

Dec. 07, 2020 03:00 PM EST
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — UCF is going to the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec. 22 and game organizers say they expect the Knights will be paired against an Atlantic Coast...

UCF QB Milton decides to enter the transfer portal

Dec. 03, 2020 12:04 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton has decided to enter the transfer portal and attempt a comeback elsewhere from a serious right...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

Gabriel, Harris lead UCF to 58-46 win over South Florida

Nov. 27, 2020 08:47 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel accounted for five touchdowns, including three TD passes to Jacob Harris, and UCF beat South Florida 58-46 on Friday night in...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...