Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source saysFlorida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska.
Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source saysGus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.
UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M
Read full article: UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&MDarius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
Shedeur Sanders throws for 290 yards, 3 TDs to lead improved Colorado to 48-21 rout of UCF
Read full article: Shedeur Sanders throws for 290 yards, 3 TDs to lead improved Colorado to 48-21 rout of UCFShedeur Sanders threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns to help Colorado match its victory total for all of last season with a 48-21 rout of UCF.
Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
Read full article: Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museumsAll over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Houston Cougars still have much to play for in last game of regular season despite big win Wednesday
Read full article: Houston Cougars still have much to play for in last game of regular season despite big win WednesdaySaturday’s 3 p.m. tip should be an electric atmosphere not only because it’s the last home game of the season at Fertitta Center, but because there is plenty more to earn.
San Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources say
Read full article: San Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources sayTwo people with direct knowledge of the negotiations tell The Associated Press that San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as head coach.
King, Haynes help Georgia Tech overcome 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in Gasparilla Bowl
Read full article: King, Haynes help Georgia Tech overcome 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in Gasparilla BowlHaynes King threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Georgia Tech rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl.
No. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52
Read full article: No. 14 Houston bounces back from 2 losses, beats UCF 70-52Taze Moore had 14 points and seven rebounds, Fabian White Jr. added 12 points, and No. 14 Houston snapped a two-game losing streak with a 70-52 win over Central Florida.
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.
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UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights
Read full article: UCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead KnightsFILE - 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. “I truly believe that this is a program of the future in college football,” Malzahn said. Arkansas State won a conference title that season before Malzahn returned to Auburn as head coach. Ad“This is one of the top 25 coaching jobs in all of college football,” Malzahn said.
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NCAA probe is 'speed bump' to Vols' new coach Josh Heupel
Read full article: NCAA probe is 'speed bump' to Vols' new coach Josh HeupelNew Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel, left, shakes hands with University of Tennessee athletics director Danny White after being presented a jersey speaks during an introductory press conference at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (Caitie McLekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)Josh Heupel believes he can win quickly at Tennessee and position the football program for long-term success. Heupel was introduced Wednesday as the program's 27th head coach and fifth, not counting interim or acting coaches, since the end of the 2008 season. New athletic director Danny White said Tennessee ran an “exhaustive nationwide search” led by the same search firm that helped land White. White was hired last week to replace the retiring Phillip Fulmer and hiring a new coach was his first task.
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No. 11 Houston uses big first half to cruise past UCF 75-58
Read full article: No. 11 Houston uses big first half to cruise past UCF 75-5811 Houston used a dominant first half to cruise to a 75-58 win over UCF on Sunday. Houston (11-1, 6-1 American Athletic Conference) won its fourth straight game since its loss to Tulsa. “It was a great game for us,” Houston guard DeJon Jarreau said. “They made a lot of shots to start the first half off and kind of knocked us back,” UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. Sampson passed former Houston coach Tom Penders.
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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)
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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)
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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 that 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.
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NBA will allow team staff to bring guests to Disney bubble
Read full article: NBA will allow team staff to bring guests to Disney bubbleThose guests could then enter the so-called bubble at Walt Disney World on Sept. 21, about a week before the scheduled start of the NBA Finals. Some players were able to bring family into the bubble following quarantines and other health certifications starting on Aug. 31. Other coaches, such as Denvers Michael Malone and Miamis Erik Spoelstra, have spoken out publicly about their hope that the league would allow team staff to have the opportunity to bring family into the bubble. The cost, $550 each day for each guest, would have to be covered by the team or individual staff member. And as is the case with player guests, including children, none of the staff guests will be able to leave the NBAs bubble.
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You can fly: Get a bird’s eye view into a deserted Walt Disney World
Read full article: You can fly: Get a bird’s eye view into a deserted Walt Disney WorldBut one Central Florida pilot was given the opportunity to fly over the happiest place on earth and give us the view we’ve been waiting on. Disney parks have a temporary flight restriction that limits pilots from flying within 3,000 feet of any of the parks. But with Disney parks in the U.S. closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, some pilots have been granted permission by local air traffic control to fly over the deserted theme parks. “I hope this will bring some joy to everyone currently in quarantine and missing the beloved parks.”Seeing an empty Disney World has become a common sight to most of us during quarantine. [MORE: Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland during coronavirus closure]Walt Disney World has been closed since March 15 after rising concerns about spreading COVID-19.
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