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AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25
Read full article: AP Top 25: Oregon is the unanimous No. 1 team again; Georgia is back in top 10 and LSU out of Top 25Oregon remains the unanimous No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after its close call at Wisconsin.
No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13
Read full article: No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13Atticus Sappington broke a tie with a 24-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining and No. 1 Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13 on Saturday night.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Oregon gets top billing in College Football Playoff's opening rankings, Ohio St 2nd and Georgia 3rd
Read full article: Oregon gets top billing in College Football Playoff's opening rankings, Ohio St 2nd and Georgia 3rdUndefeated Oregon got top billing in the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new, 12-team playoff.
Dillon Gabriel throws a TD pass and runs for a score to lead No. 1 Oregon to 38-17 win over Michigan
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel throws a TD pass and runs for a score to lead No. 1 Oregon to 38-17 win over MichiganDillon Gabriel threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in another efficient performance from the Heisman Trophy front-runner to lead No. 1 Oregon to a 38-17 win over Michigan.
No. 2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 years
Read full article: No. 2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 yearsJordan James ran for two scores and Dillon Gabriel threw for two more, leading No. 2 Oregon to a 35-0 rout at Purdue.
Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another late score to help third-ranked Oregon hand No. 2 Ohio State its first loss of the season, 32-31 on Saturday night.
Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James lead No. 6 Oregon to 31-10 victory over Michigan State
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel, Jordan James lead No. 6 Oregon to 31-10 victory over Michigan StateDillon Gabriel threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another to help No. 6 Oregon remain undefeated with a 31-10 victory over Michigan State on Friday night.
Miami Hurricanes‘ Cam Ward tops 15,000 yards passing for collegiate career
Read full article: Miami Hurricanes‘ Cam Ward tops 15,000 yards passing for collegiate careerMiami quarterback Cam Ward has topped 15,000 yards passing in his career, making him the 13th player recognized by the NCAA to have reached that milestone.
Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first team
Read full article: Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first teamOhio State safety Caleb Downs is one of the second-ranked Buckeyes’ high-profile transfers.
Former Oklahoma, UCF quarterback Dillion Gabriel announces transfer to Oregon for 6th season
Read full article: Former Oklahoma, UCF quarterback Dillion Gabriel announces transfer to Oregon for 6th seasonFormer Oklahoma and UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel has announced he is transferring to Oregon for a sixth season of college football.
Buckeyes' McCord, OU's Gabriel, Oregon State's Chiles top names in portal as 30-day window opens
Read full article: Buckeyes' McCord, OU's Gabriel, Oregon State's Chiles top names in portal as 30-day window opensOhio State’s Kyle McCord, Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Oregon State's Aidan Chiles led a parade of quarterbacks into the transfer portal on the first day of a 30-day window football players can put their names out in search of another opportunity.
Gordon runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Oklahoma State tops No. 10 Oklahoma, 27-24
Read full article: Gordon runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Oklahoma State tops No. 10 Oklahoma, 27-24Ollie Gordon II ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and Oklahoma State defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 27-24 in the last Bedlam rivalry game before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next year.
No. 10 Oklahoma to face Gordon, Oklahoma State in matchup of Big 12 leaders
Read full article: No. 10 Oklahoma to face Gordon, Oklahoma State in matchup of Big 12 leadersMore than bragging rights are on the line in the final matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before Oklahoma leaves the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference.
Neal scores go-ahead TD with 55 seconds left, KU holds on to beat No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33
Read full article: Neal scores go-ahead TD with 55 seconds left, KU holds on to beat No. 6 Oklahoma 38-33Devin Neal ran for 112 yards and the go-ahead touchdown for Kansas with 55 seconds left, and Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel threw incomplete to the end zone on the final play of the game, as the Jayhawks beat the sixth-ranked Sooners 38-33 on Saturday.
Knights fall short, No. 6 Oklahoma holds off UCF, 31-29
Read full article: Knights fall short, No. 6 Oklahoma holds off UCF, 31-29Dillon Gabriel passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, Oklahoma stopped a two-point conversion attempt in the closing minutes and the sixth-ranked Sooners held on to beat UCF 31-29.
Oklahoma and Texas could bid farewell to Big 12 with Red River rivalry rematch in title game
Read full article: Oklahoma and Texas could bid farewell to Big 12 with Red River rivalry rematch in title gameOklahoma and Texas might not be done playing each other in the Big 12 before going to the Southeastern Conference next year.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at Miami
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Turns out, Oklahoma's back; Tide rising in West; coaching malpractice at MiamiThe final Red River Rivalry in the Big 12 before it moves to the Southeastern Conference felt like a chance for No. 3 Texas to lay claim to being the best team in the country.
Boomer Sooner: Former UCF QB Gabriel throws late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalry
Read full article: Boomer Sooner: Former UCF QB Gabriel throws late TD pass as No. 12 Oklahoma beats No. 3 Texas in Red River rivalryDillon Gabriel threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Nic Anderson with 15 seconds left and 12th-ranked Oklahoma remained undefeated with a 34-30 win over No. 3 Texas.
Dillon Gabriel seeks big win to go with big numbers when No. 12 Oklahoma faces No. 3 Texas
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel seeks big win to go with big numbers when No. 12 Oklahoma faces No. 3 TexasOklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel is second among active FBS players with nearly 13,000 career yards passing.
Dillon Gabriel passes for over 300 yards in 1st half, No. 20 Oklahoma tops Arkansas State 73-0
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel passes for over 300 yards in 1st half, No. 20 Oklahoma tops Arkansas State 73-0Dillon Gabriel completed 19 of 22 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and No. 20 Oklahoma defeated Arkansas State 73-0.
No. 6 OU routs Huskers 49-14 in 1st game after Frost firing
Read full article: No. 6 OU routs Huskers 49-14 in 1st game after Frost firingDillon Gabriel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and sixth-ranked Oklahoma hammered Nebraska 49-14 in the Cornhuskers’ first game following the firing of Scott Frost.
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.
Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over Florida
Read full article: Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over FloridaIsaiah Bowser ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, Ryan O’Keefe had 85 yards on seven receptions, and Central Florida earned Sunshine State bragging rights by beating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
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.
WATCH LIVE: UCF football holds news conference days after losing starting QB
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: UCF football holds news conference days after losing starting QBUCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel is out indefinitely after fracturing his collarbone during Friday’s game against Louisville, according to the player’s tweet.
UCF vs. Bethune-Cookman: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: UCF vs. Bethune-Cookman: How to watch, stream, listenThe University of Central Florida defeated Boise State University in its home opener and now the team is looking for the second win of the season at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday against Bethune-Cookman.
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.
FSU transfer McKenzie Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injury
Read full article: FSU transfer McKenzie Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injuryFlorida State transfer quarterback McKenzie Milton said he feels 100% recovered from a gruesome knee injury which kept him out college football the last two years and is ready to compete for the Seminoles starting job.
Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for No. 13 BYU
Read full article: Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for No. 13 BYU13 BYU routed UCF 49-23 in the Boca Raton Bowl on Tuesday night. Wilson, considered a top NFL prospect, completed 26 of 34 in what likely was his final college game. BYU dominated the first half, outgaining UCF 434 yards to 227 despite running 11 fewer plays. After UCF scored early in the second quarter, Wilson threw two more TD passes. UCF: The Knights came in averaging 373 passing yards per game, second in the nation, but managed 217 yards against BYU.
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl
Read full article: No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl(AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the Central Florida Knights. All part of Heupel’s plan to bring a dose of fun to the bowl game with some of the customary pageantry halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A really good football team,” Heupel said. “Kind of reminds me of why you don’t play football in Provo in December,” Sitake joked. They're 0-3 in Florida bowl games, including losses in the 1976 Tangerine Bowl, 1985 Florida Citrus Bowl and 2014 Miami Beach Bowl.
No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCF
Read full article: No. 7 Cincinnati stays unbeaten with 36-33 win over UCFCincinnati tight end Leonard Taylor (11) is stopped by Central Florida defensive back Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Dillon Gabriel leads Central Florida over Temple 38-13
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel leads Central Florida over Temple 38-13Dillon Gabriel threw a pair of touchdown passes to Marlon Williams and Central Florida rolled to a 38-13 victory over Temple on Saturday night. Gabriel was 12 of 22 for 268 yards passing without an interception. Greg McCrae had touchdown runs of 7 and 1 yard, and Otis Anderson had a 14-yard scoring run in the first quarter. Tayvon Ruley ran 23 times for 90 yards for Temple (1-5, 1-5). Onasis Neely had a 5-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.
Gabriel leads potent UCF offense past Houston 44-21
Read full article: Gabriel leads potent UCF offense past Houston 44-21HOUSTON – Dillon Gabriel passed for 328 yards and two touchdowns, UCF rushed for another 300-plus and the balanced, high-octane offense swamped Houston 44-21 on Saturday. Gabriel, who leads the nation in yards passing per game, was 19 of 33 for 328 yards with a pair of TD passes to Ryan O'Keefe. Houston (2-2, 2-1) lost for the first time in conference with Clayton Tune throwing two interceptions that resulted in 14 UCF points. Tune was 21-of-41 passing for 263 yards and a touchdown. Tune capped a quick, 82-yard fourth-quarter drive with a touchdown toss and two-point conversion pass, closing to 37-21 with 4:17 remaining.
Gabriel throws 5 more touchdown passes in UCF’s 51-34 win
Read full article: Gabriel throws 5 more touchdown passes in UCF’s 51-34 winORLANDO, Fla. – Dillon Gabriel threw five touchdown passes — three to Marlon Williams — and UCF’s top-ranked offense rolled in a 51-34 victory over Tulane on Saturday. Gabriel was 26-of-40 passing with 422 yards a week after throwing for a school-record 601 yards that included five touchdowns in a 50-49 loss to Memphis. UCF came in averaging over 636 yards offense, tops in the nation. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for UCF, its longest since 2016. Michael Pratt was 14 of 24 for 215 yards passing, three touchdowns and an interception for the Green Wave (2-4, 0-4), who have lost three straight.
Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF's 21-game home winning streak, 34-26
Read full article: Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF's 21-game home winning streak, 34-26Tulsa players pose on the middle of the field after a win over Central Florida during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Tulsa's win snapped UCF's 21-game home winning streak. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF’s 21-game home winning streak, 34-26
Read full article: Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF’s 21-game home winning streak, 34-26Tulsa players pose on the middle of the field after a win over Central Florida during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Tulsa's win snapped UCF's 21-game home winning streak. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)ORLANDO, Fla. – There is something about UCF that brings the best out of Tulsa. Zach Smith threw three touchdown passes and Tulsa erased an 18-point first-half deficit to beat No. 11 UCF 34-26, snapping the Knights' 21-game home winning streak Saturday night. “Turnovers were huge in the football game,” UCF coach Josh Heupel said.
Week 5 Preview: Top-25 matchups in SEC; ACC title rematch
Read full article: Week 5 Preview: Top-25 matchups in SEC; ACC title rematchTexas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, left, talks with quarterback Kellen Mond (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Week 5 Preview: Top-25 matchups in SEC; ACC title rematch
Read full article: Week 5 Preview: Top-25 matchups in SEC; ACC title rematchincluding the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, highlights the fifth week of the college football season. 4 Georgia on Saturday night as the second month of the season starts, but only the second week of SEC play. The first of three games that decide the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy might have sneaked up on college football fans. The Falcons will play six conference games to go along with Navy and Army. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Gabriel, No. 13 UCF beat East Carolina 51-28 in AAC opener
Read full article: Gabriel, No. 13 UCF beat East Carolina 51-28 in AAC openerGabriel threw for 408 yards and four touchdowns to help UCF beat East Carolina 51-28 on Saturday, winning its American Athletic Conference opener for the fifth straight season in a game marked by the Knights' offensive brilliance and its early trouble with pre-snap penalties. “You never play a perfect game but we came out (and) we put 51 points up,” Gabriel said. UCF (2-0, 1-0) rolled to 632 total yards after amassing 660 in its opener, getting huge performances from receivers Jaylon Robinson and Marlon Williams. But there were also 19 penalties for 139 yards, 10 coming in the opening quarter with seven of those false-start flags. Going back to last week's Georgia Tech win, UCF has committed 14 false-start penalties this season.
Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 UCF beats Ga Tech 49-21
Read full article: Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 UCF beats Ga Tech 49-2114 Knights to a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech in their season opener Saturday. After falling behind 28-7, Georgia Tech closed within a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. ”Coming off a 3-9 season in Geoff Collins' coaching debut, Georgia Tech opened 2020 by rallying for a 16-13 win at Florida State. But Georgia Tech simply made too many mistakes in a game played before a socially distanced crowd of about 11,000 at 55,000-seat Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech: Returns to Atlantic Coast Conference play with a trip to Syracuse next Saturday.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising star
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Huskers get tough draw; UCF rising starMost notable on the Big Ten's schedule was how Nebraska will start the season: at Ohio State and home for Wisconsin. Nebraska had both Ohio State and Penn State on its original nine-game, pre-pandemic conference schedule, along with Rutgers. Nebraska has lost five straight against Ohio State, which has became a yearly rivalry since the Big Ten went to an East-West division structure. It might not have been the plan to cut Ohio State, the league's clear favorite and defending champ, some slack. When the SEC redid its schedule to make it 10 conference games, the league ended up feeding its weaker teams to its powerhouses.