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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...

UCF goes to TCU for the first game that will count in Big 12 standings this season

Sep. 12, 2024 06:21 AM EDT

UCF (2-0) at TCU (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CT (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: TCU by 1 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? This is the first game this season that will count in the Big 12 standings and the only one...

UCF runs to 57-3 season-opening win over New Hampshire

Aug. 30, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — UCF entered the season with one of the best running back rooms in the nation and they put all of it on display, rushing for 454 total yards to lead the Knights to a 57-3 rout over New Hampshire on Thursday night in a season opener. Senior captain RJ Harvey led...

UCF Knights begin second season in Big 12 with nonconference matchup against New Hampshire

Aug. 28, 2024 16:44 PM EDT

New Hampshire vs. UCF, Thursday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+) BetMGM College Football Odds: UCF by 41 1/2. Series Record: First Meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? UCF is eager to jump back into the season after going 6-7 in its inaugural year in the Big 12....