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Sam Leavitt's 3 TD passes help Arizona State beat UCF 35-31

Nov. 10, 2024 00:11 AM EST

Sam Leavitt threw three touchdown passes, two to Jordyn Tyson, and Arizona State held on to beat UCF 35-31 Saturday. In a game that featured five lead changes, the Sun Devils (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) took the lead with 4:55 to play on Leavitt’s 13-yard pass to Tyson. ...

Refreshed UCF offense snaps five-game losing streak, keeps Arizona reeling

Nov. 02, 2024 20:13 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — RJ Harvey rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns and new starter Dylan Rizk threw for 294 yards and another three touchdowns to help UCF snap a five-game losing streak, defeating Arizona 56-12 on Saturday. UCF (4-5, 2-4 Big 12) looked refreshed and energetic...

UCF's Malzahn fires defensive coordinator and will no longer calls offensive plays for Knights

Oct. 28, 2024 16:37 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — With UCF mired in a five-game losing streak, coach Gus Malzahn fired his defensive coordinator Monday and also announced he'll no longer call offensive plays for the Knights. Ted Roof, in his first year with the program, was dismissed two days after a 37-24...

Auburn heads to No. 19 Missouri desperate for a win after 3 straight losses in SEC play

Oct. 17, 2024 06:18 AM EDT

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze and Missouri counterpart Eli Drinkwitz got to know each other years ago through Gus Malzahn, who served as a mentor of sorts to both of them, and they have only grown closer now that they're together in the SEC. “We gravitate to one another in our lives,...

No. 9 Iowa State goes for 7-0 when UCF visits. Singleton says players' bond has led to success

Oct. 17, 2024 06:13 AM EDT

Five seasons in the program have given J.R. Singleton an idea about what it takes to win at Iowa State. It goes beyond bringing in the best people, not necessarily the best players as judged by recruiting analysts, and having a staff that can coach them up. That's long been the party...

Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans

Oct. 07, 2024 19:37 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast. The Bucs intend to travel Tuesday and spend the rest of the week out of state...

Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp

Oct. 06, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Booed as he left the Swamp three weeks ago, Florida coach Billy Napier got a much different send-off Saturday night. A rousing ovation. Graham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida used a stout defensive...

High-powered UCF and Colorado aim to stake place atop Big 12

Sep. 26, 2024 12:57 PM EDT

Colorado (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) at UCF (3-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX) Line: UCF by 15 1/2, according to BetMGM Sportsbook Series record: First meeting. What’s at stake? Colorado and UCF are both coming off stunning last-second...

Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes bask in OT win against Baylor as they prepare for UCF

Sep. 24, 2024 17:41 PM EDT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders covered all the bases Tuesday, from Hail Mary passes to tropical storms to even baseball standout Shohei Ohtani. The Colorado coach was still flying high three days after a 38-31 overtime thriller against Baylor. It was a win that will live in...

Colorado's Sanders a centerpiece of pass-crazy Big 12 as league play gets into full swing

Sep. 24, 2024 13:40 PM EDT

Shedeur Sanders put his stamp on Colorado's return to the Big 12 while energizing the league's reputation for prolific passers. Sanders threw for 341 yards in an overtime win over Baylor on Saturday. His 58-yard touchdown pass started the Buffaloes’ comeback from a 14-point deficit...