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Jazz sending ex-Florida, UCF stars to Grizzlies in blockbuster deal for All-Star

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Utah Jazz in what will be an eight-player, multiple-pick deal with the Grizzlies that results in former Florida…

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Florida, UCF land new quarterbacks in portal; former USF star heads to Auburn

January 5, 2026January 6, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — Florida and Auburn have new quarterbacks to pair with new head coaches, and UCF has added a passer from the 2025-26 College Football Playoff for 2026. What…

Read more Florida, UCF land new quarterbacks in portal; former USF star heads to Auburn

Florida’s colleges begin restocking football rosters with early signings

December 2, 2025December 21, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — College football programs throughout Florida announced written commitments for 2026 on Wednesday, the first of the three-day early signing period for high school players. On his…

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Kansas’ defense stymies UCF to escape with 27-20 win

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kansas’ defense came up with two decisive plays near the goal line, setting up the Jayhawks’ go-ahead touchdown with a strip sack and fumble…

Read more Kansas’ defense stymies UCF to escape with 27-20 win

UCF dominates North Carolina A&T 68-7 in record-setting day

September 6, 2025September 8, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

By  PHILIP ROSSMAN-REICH ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — UCF’s Jaden Nixon opened the game with a 92-yard touchdown return and added touchdown runs of 87 and 66 yards as UCF…

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‘Football is not life’: Frost back at UCF with a new perspective, same goal

August 28, 2025August 29, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Scott Frost is back in Orlando, but he isn’t the same man or coach that he was in 2016 when he first arrived. Frost has…

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From Nebraska back to Orlando: UCF assistant coaches return with Frost

August 27, 2025August 28, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — One of the most important attributes for a football team to have is trust, which starts with the head coach.  Scott Frost is the…

Read more From Nebraska back to Orlando: UCF assistant coaches return with Frost

Mystery surrounds UCF football as it opens 2025 season Thursday

August 26, 2025September 2, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — UCF’s football team starts the season on Thursday against Jacksonville State as something of a mystery.  After a 4-8 season in 2024, the coaching…

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Countdown is on for the kickoff of college football 2025 in Florida on Thursday

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — The long wait for the start of college football season is over for fans in Florida this week. All of Florida’s major teams play over the…

Read more Countdown is on for the kickoff of college football 2025 in Florida on Thursday

UCF gets ousted from Big 12 Tournament with loss to Kansas in OT

March 12, 2025October 2, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Zeke Mayo poured in 24 points, and sixth-seeded Kansas rallied to force overtime before holding off…

Read more UCF gets ousted from Big 12 Tournament with loss to Kansas in OT

UCF men’s basketball faces rematch with Kansas on Wednesday on Big 12 Tournament

March 11, 2025October 4, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The UCF men’s basketball team will take on sixth-seeded Kansas in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Mo., at 9:30…

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Big 12 announces UCF’s 2025 football schedule

February 3, 2025October 18, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF’s 2025 football schedule features seven home games, including four Big 12 games and a home matchup with Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels, the…

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Florida lands state’s strongest recruiting class on Early Signing Day

December 4, 2024January 1, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — In terms of sheer numbers among Florida’s college football teams, USF came out on top Wednesday, Early Signing Day, with 25 signees, but Florida got 23…

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UCF head coach to become FSU offensive coordinator

November 29, 2024January 11, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator. The Seminoles have not confirmed Malzahn’s move, which is pending a state background check.…

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Defensive touchdowns power Utah to season-ending 28-14 win over UCF

November 29, 2024January 12, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Orlando, Fla. (AP) — Utah forced three turnovers and scored two defensive touchdowns Friday night, including a 60-yard pick-6 by Zemaiah Vaughn, as the Utes snapped a seven-game…

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Miami tries to ACC title game meeting; UF-FSU renew acquaintances

November 28, 2024January 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — It’s a simple scenario for the Hurricanes: beat Syracuse on Saturday and earn a trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game. Miami (10-1, 6-1 ACC)…

Read more Miami tries to ACC title game meeting; UF-FSU renew acquaintances

Miami nearing likely playoff bid as FSU looks to stop surprising slide

November 21, 2024January 24, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Officially, the College Football Playoff field gets announced on Dec. 8 and the first game of the tournament is on Dec. 20. Those…

Read more Miami nearing likely playoff bid as FSU looks to stop surprising slide
‘Canes streaking; ‘mocktail party’ takes center stage; UCF, USF, FSU seek wins

‘Canes streaking; ‘mocktail party’ takes center stage; UCF, USF, FSU seek wins

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Quarterback DJ Lagway is the most important Gators player to coach Billy Napier’s future at Florida. The fabulous freshman will get a chance to save…

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Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 8: BYU can no longer be ignored

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 8: BYU can no longer be ignored

October 21, 2024October 22, 2024 · Sports

Editor’s note: The Athletic 134 is a weekly ranking of all FBS college football teams. It’s time to take notice of BYU. The Cougars are undefeated and have…

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Week 8’s top 10 college football games: Georgia-Texas, Alabama-Tennessee and much more

Week 8’s top 10 college football games: Georgia-Texas, Alabama-Tennessee and much more

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 · Sports

On the heels of two of the more riveting weeks of college football in recent memory comes a jam-packed Saturday that features a trio of SEC headliners, including…

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