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University of Central Florida Football hosts media day
Read full article: University of Central Florida Football hosts media dayThe team held its annual media day inside Nicholson Fieldhouse, where players and coaches discussed the outlook for the 2024 campaign while also evaluating what went wrong last season.
Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State to win over UCF in Knights’ Big 12 debut
Read full article: Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State to win over UCF in Knights’ Big 12 debutDJ Giddens ran for a career-high 207 yards and four touchdowns and Kansas State beat UCF 44-31 in the Big 12 debut for the Knights.
UCF Athletics apologizes for ‘CALL THE NATIONAL GUARD’ post after routing Kent State
Read full article: UCF Athletics apologizes for ‘CALL THE NATIONAL GUARD’ post after routing Kent StateUCF Athletics apologizes to Kent State after an “unfortunate” social media post following the Knights’ 56-6 win over the Golden Flashes.
‘Feel the excitement:’ Q&A with Gus Malzahn as UCF enters Big XII
Read full article: ‘Feel the excitement:’ Q&A with Gus Malzahn as UCF enters Big XIIUCF football coach Gus Malzahn recently sat down with News 6 and discussed a number of topics ahead of the university’s move to the Big XII conference on July 1.
UCF football player, woman arrested in Orlando home invasion robbery, police say
Read full article: UCF football player, woman arrested in Orlando home invasion robbery, police sayA UCF football player and woman were arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in Orlando last week, according to the police department.
Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military Bowl
Read full article: Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military BowlRiley Leonard threw for 173 yards and ran for two touchdowns, and Duke wrapped up an impressive first season under Mike Elko with a 30-13 victory over UCF in the Military Bowl.
UCF scores 31 unanswered points, beats SMU in AAC opener
Read full article: UCF scores 31 unanswered points, beats SMU in AAC openerJohn Rhys Plumlee threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, both coming in the second half to Ryan O’Keefe, and UCF scored 31 unanswered points to beat SMU 41-19 in a game postponed because of tropical weather.
UCF vs. East Carolina University: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: UCF vs. East Carolina University: How to watch, stream, listenThe University of Central Florida will look to get the team’s first conference win of the season as the Knights host the East Carolina Pirates at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
UCF rallies to beat Boise State 36-31
Read full article: UCF rallies to beat Boise State 36-31Isaiah Bowser rushed 172 yards including the the go-ahead touchdown with 4:16 remaining and UCF rallied to beat Boise State 36-31 in a game that began almost three hours late because of lightning-caused delays.
Here’s what you need to know about UCF’s game-day COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know about UCF’s game-day COVID-19 protocolsThe University of Central Florida is getting ready to kick off football season but before you head to the Bounce House to watch the Knights play, there’s a few things the university wants you to ensure a safe season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
‘It’s time to rise again:’ UCF announces Gus Malzahn as new head football coach
Read full article: ‘It’s time to rise again:’ UCF announces Gus Malzahn as new head football coachFILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida has struck a deal to make former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn the Knights’ next head coach. He will replace Josh Heupel, who recently left to become the Tennessee Volunteers’ head coach, and he will be UCF’s ninth head football coach. Malzahn has been linked to the UCF job ever since the school hired athletics director Terry Mohajir, who worked with Malzahn at Arkansas State. Not only do I believe that he’s the best college football coach in state of Florida now, I believe he’ll put together one of the best staffs in America.
Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCF
Read full article: Star quarterback McKenzie Milton announces transfer from UCFORLANDO, Fla. – UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton is transferring to another school, the star player announced in a video released Thursday. “I will be entering the transfer portal and playing my last year of college football elsewhere,” Milton said in an Instagram post. “I may be suiting up in different colors, but I’ll always bleed Black and Gold.”It’s not known where Milton will play next. In the video, Milton said leaving UCF is “one the hardest things for me to do.”“I’m trying to think of it more logically than emotionally,” he said. Milton thanked UCF Nation in his farewell video.
10 UCF football players opt out of season due to COVID-19 concerns
Read full article: 10 UCF football players opt out of season due to COVID-19 concernsORLANDO, Fla. Ten UCF football players have opted not to play during the 2020 season over concerns about COVID-19, head coach Josh Heupel said. Its the most unique thing that most of us have ever encountered in our lifetime, he said. Each of these kids that chose to opt out have different reasons behind their decision. THREAD: Full comment from #UCF Head Coach Josh Heupel on the 10 players opting out of the upcoming football season @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/iW4Qab7wG4 Nathaniel Rivas (@nathanielrivas9) September 1, 2020#UCF Head Coach saying 10 players opting out of the upcoming 2020 football season. Tay Gowan and Darriel Mack, Jr., among the players not playing Nathaniel Rivas (@nathanielrivas9) September 1, 2020
AP Top 25: Clemson No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Alabama
Read full article: AP Top 25: Clemson No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Alabama4 and defending Big 12 champion Oklahoma is No. For now, big conference games such as Ohio State-Michigan and Washington-Washington State could still be made up in the spring. All Division I teams were eligible for the preseason AP Top 25, but after the season starts, only teams scheduled to play in the fall are eligible. STREAKINGOhio State extended the longest active streak of preseason Top 25 appearances with 32, followed by Oklahoma with 21, LSU with 20, Georgia with 19, Alabama with 13 and Clemson with nine. Big 12 4 (Nos.
Could COVID-19 present an opportunity for UCF football? They have a chance, analysts say
Read full article: Could COVID-19 present an opportunity for UCF football? They have a chance, analysts sayThe NCAA college football season hasnt even started and there has already been plenty of drama. They have a chance to take a grasp of this thing and become national for all of their programs, Ingoglia said. This week the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they will not play football during the fall. [MORE: Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic]Until that knife gets stuck in my heart and they say theres no fall football. Some fans are speculating players from the Big Ten and Pac-12 may decide to transfer to programs committed to playing football in the fall.
Heres what UCFs 2020 football schedule looks like as of now
Read full article: Heres what UCFs 2020 football schedule looks like as of nowORLANDO, Fla. UCF will play eight games in 2020 -- and possibly more -- after the American Athletic Conference announced Wednesday its plans for fall sports. UCFs conference schedule, beginning Sept. 24 at East Carolina, remains unchanged. The Knights game with Florida International remains up in the air because Conference USA has not announced its plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. We are confident that the protocols put together by our Medical Advisory Group will guide a safe return to play. The number of qualifying teams for conference championships in mens soccer, womens soccer and womens volleyball has been reduced to four.
3 UCF football players test positive for coronavirus
Read full article: 3 UCF football players test positive for coronavirusORLANDO, Fla. Three UCF football student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced Tuesday. The players were tested earlier this month when 60 football players returned to campus for voluntary workouts, according to the school. Individuals with whom the positive student-athletes have come in direct contact with over the last two weeks are being traced and notified, according to UCF. Our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes, UCF vice president and director of athletics Danny White said. The players are under the care of the UCF Athletics COVID-19 medical team, led by Dr. Michael V. Jablonski, medical director.