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Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene, left looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Navy defensive end Jacob Busic (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 25 UCF remains in contention to appear in AAC title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs past Navy linebacker Nicholas Straw (51) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fofana helps Navy top No. 17 UCF 17-14

By Dick Scanlon Nov. 19, 2022 02:32 PM EST

Southern Methodist quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) scrambles under pressure from Tulane linebacker Devean Deal (90) and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Pratt accounts for 6 TDs, No. 21 Tulane tames SMU 59-24

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2022 11:15 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

No. 17 UCF puts 3-game winning streak on line against Navy

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 11:02 AM EST
Navy (3-7, 3-4 American Athletic Conference) at No. 17 Central Florida (8-2, 5-1, No. 20 CFP), Saturday, 11 a.m. EST (ESPN2) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE...

Utah's quarterback Cameron Rising (7) and running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrate after their NCAA college football game against Stanford Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How to rank Pac-12 contenders?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2022 05:59 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

Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt (7) hands the ball to running back Tyjae Spears (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Tulane won 38-28. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
History, high stakes surround No. 16 Tulane vs. No. 22 UCF

By Brett Martel Nov. 10, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Central Florida running back RJ Harvey carries the ball for a touchdown against Memphis in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey2
No. 16 Tulane hosts No. 22 UCF for first place in the AAC

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) rushes for yardage against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 4 Michigan rallies in 2nd half to blitz Rutgers 52-17

By Tom Canavan Nov. 05, 2022 11:27 PM EDT

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

Ahlers propels East Carolina to 34-13 romp over UCF

Oct. 22, 2022 10:53 PM EDT
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Holton Ahlers ran for a score and threw a touchdown pass in the second quarter as East Carolina jumped out to a big lead and cruised to a 34...

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) celebrates his 68-yard touchdown on a pass play against Temple with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Plumlee accounts for 7 TDs, UCF "Citronauts" rout Temple

Oct. 13, 2022 10:47 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

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables walks on the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
No. 18 Oklahoma looks for rebound vs Dykes, undefeated TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 29, 2022 05:40 PM EDT