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No. 11 BYU beats UCF 37-24, remains undefeated in Big 12 heading into second off week
Read full article: No. 11 BYU beats UCF 37-24, remains undefeated in Big 12 heading into second off weekNo. 11 BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns and added another on the ground to lead the Cougars to a 37-24 win over UCF.
UCF resets roster and is looking to build on successful inaugural season in Big 12
Read full article: UCF resets roster and is looking to build on successful inaugural season in Big 12UCF was a pleasant surprise in its first season in the Big 12, thanks to a stingy defense that helped the Knights finish with a winning record and receive a berth in the NIT.
Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State's 38-35 win over UCF
Read full article: Rocco Becht saves Cyclones with late touchdown drive in No. 9 Iowa State's 38-35 win over UCFRocco Becht scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 30 seconds left, and Jontez Williams intercepted Jacurri Brown’s last pass to secure No. 9 Iowa State’s 38-35 comeback victory over UCF and allow the Cyclones to avoid a major upset.
Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp
Read full article: Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the SwampGraham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.
RJ Harvey’s 4 TDs power UCF past Sam Houston, 45-14
Read full article: RJ Harvey’s 4 TDs power UCF past Sam Houston, 45-14RJ Harvey rushed for three of his four touchdowns in the first half to help power UCF to a 45-14 win over Sam Houston Saturday for its second straight win at home to start the season.
Florida State rides 9-run inning to defeat UCF, advance to super regionals
Read full article: Florida State rides 9-run inning to defeat UCF, advance to super regionalsMax Williams hit a three-run home run to cap a nine-run fifth inning and No. 8 national seed Florida State went on to defeat Central Florida 12-3 to claim the championship at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
Jack Zyska’s home run sends UCF into Tallahassee Regional final
Read full article: Jack Zyska’s home run sends UCF into Tallahassee Regional finalJack Zyska broke a tie with a seventh-inning home run and the University of Central Florida went on to defeat Stetson 5-2 on Sunday in an elimination game at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 12 seed UCF opens second half on 18-1 run, beats 13-seed Oklahoma State 77-62 in Big 12 opener
Read full article: No. 12 seed UCF opens second half on 18-1 run, beats 13-seed Oklahoma State 77-62 in Big 12 openerIbrahima Diallo had 17 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 12 seed UCF to a 77-62 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Tournament opener Tuesday.
UCF Knights' defense powers team to comeback victory over No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks
Read full article: UCF Knights' defense powers team to comeback victory over No. 3 Kansas JayhawksJaylin Sellers scored 18 points, Darius Johnson added 17 and UCF erased a 16-point deficit to beat No. 3 Kansas 65-60 on Wednesday night.
UCF loses 3rd straight as Jayhawks run over Knights, 51-22
Read full article: UCF loses 3rd straight as Jayhawks run over Knights, 51-22Devin Neal rushed for 154 yards on just 12 carries and Daniel Hishaw ran for another 134 yards and two touchdowns as Kansas dominated UCF 51-22 in a Big 12 Conference battle.
Baylor stages remarkable comeback, ruins UCF Big 12 Conference home debut, 36-35
Read full article: Baylor stages remarkable comeback, ruins UCF Big 12 Conference home debut, 36-35Baylor erased a 35-7 third-quarter deficit, scoring 29 unanswered points and taking the lead on a 25-yard field goal Isaiah Hankins with 1:21 left to play to beat Big 12 newcomer UCF 36-35 in the the Knights’ first conference home game.
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.
Cat’s eye view of UCF Football: ‘Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats’ offers thoughts on Knights
Read full article: Cat’s eye view of UCF Football: ‘Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats’ offers thoughts on KnightsThe “Voice of the Wildcats” has been calling Kansas State games for more than two decades, and he’ll be behind the mic when UCF visits Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the Knights’ inaugural Big 12 football game.
Excitement builds among UCF coaches, athletic director with official move to Big 12
Read full article: Excitement builds among UCF coaches, athletic director with official move to Big 12July 1 marks the official day UCF joins the Big 12 conference. Read what the athletic director and some coaches are saying.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
Read full article: Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March MadnessFairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense.
Plumlee, UCF top Tulane 38-31, take over first place in AAC
Read full article: Plumlee, UCF top Tulane 38-31, take over first place in AACJohn Rhys Plumlee accounted for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 22 UCF took over first place in the American Athletic Conference with a 38-31 victory over No. 16 Tulane.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miami’s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miami’s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
UCF Football dons new uniforms, seeks to remain undefeated in 6th annual Space Game
Read full article: UCF Football dons new uniforms, seeks to remain undefeated in 6th annual Space GameThe University of Central Florida unveiled its out-of-this-world uniform design for this year’s Space Game with Temple University.
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.
McKenzie Milton, 3MG Roofing offer ‘Ultimate Fan Experience’
Read full article: McKenzie Milton, 3MG Roofing offer ‘Ultimate Fan Experience’McKenzie Milton is one of the greatest players in UCF history. Now, the quarterback who led the Knights to unprecedented heights is one of the program’s biggest cheerleaders.
Smith’s 26 points help UCF to first-ever win over Florida
Read full article: Smith’s 26 points help UCF to first-ever win over FloridaBrittney Smith came off the bench to score a career-high 26 points and lead No. 7 seed UCF past in-state rival Florida 69-52 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Bellarmine wins ASUN, hands NCAA bid to Jacksonville State
Read full article: Bellarmine wins ASUN, hands NCAA bid to Jacksonville StateCJ Fleming scored a career-high 27 points, Dylan Penn added 22 and Division I newcomer Bellarmine defeated Jacksonville 77-72 in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, handing the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament to regular-season champion Jacksonville State.
Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel now says he will play at Oklahoma
Read full article: Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel now says he will play at OklahomaFormer University of Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel now says he will continue his career at Oklahoma, according to College Football insider Brett McMurphy.
Monday huddle: Brady is carrying the Bucs in the same way the defense carried them to a Super Bowl title
Read full article: Monday huddle: Brady is carrying the Bucs in the same way the defense carried them to a Super Bowl titleHuddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.
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.
Navy scores 17 fourth-quarter points to overtake UCF 34-30
Read full article: Navy scores 17 fourth-quarter points to overtake UCF 34-30Tai Lavatai returned from a two-game injury absence to lead Navy back from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit and a 34-30 win over UCF for the Midshipmen’s first victory this season.
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.