Cardinals rookie Tay Gowan motivated by COVID-19 NFL draft drop
Gowan opted out of his senior year at UCF when he passed the virus along to members of his family, including his daughter, and fell to Round 6.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Notre Dame receiver Johnson transferring to UCF
Notre Dame receiver Jordan Johnson announced Tuesday he is transferring to UCF.
Grading college football's new coaching hires: Can Lance Leipold help Kansas get on track?
Which teams aced their selections, and which made more questionable picks? We break it down.
Richie Grant's NFL draft profile (1:04)
Tay Gowan's NFL draft profile (0:56)
Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: AAC, Part II
Cincinnati fielded the best Group of 5 team since 2011, but the Bearcats will need to beat other strong AAC teams -- and Notre Dame -- for a playoff shot.
Can a former UCF AD-coach duo return Tennessee to SEC contention?
Danny White took UCF to new heights but left to become athletic director at Tennessee. He took football coach Josh Heupel with him, and the pair is looking to revitalize the Volunteers.
Aaron Robinson's NFL draft profile (0:51)
Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?
Hop on the Gus Bus! Coach Malzahn aims to make a champion out of UCF
Could pairing a big-name, SEC-seasoned head coach with a team itching to prove it's worthy of national title consideration put the Knights in College Football Playoff contention? Gus Malzahn and UCF are about to start finding out.
The most explosive college football players for 2021
Bill Connelly breaks down the most exciting quarterbacks, pass catchers and defenders you'll see take the college football field in 2021.
What a 64-team college football tournament would look like in 2021
With the NCAA tournament finally here, we take our yearly look at how a 64-team college football tournament would play out.
Most compelling storylines, players and coaches to watch this spring
Is this the year Georgia finally catches up to Alabama? How will McKenzie Milton fare at Florida State? Breaking down everything to know about this year's spring football.
Georgia St. AD Cobb added to CFP committee
Georgia State AD Charlie Cobb has been added to the College Football Playoff selection committee on a one-year basis in place of Terry Mohajir, who is no longer on the panel after leaving Arkansas State to become the athletic director at UCF.
Ex-Auburn DE Bryant joining Malzahn at UCF
Former Auburn defensive end Big Kat Bryant is transferring to UCF and reuniting with coach Gus Malzahn.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Gus Malzahn
Gus Malzahn, formerly the coach of Auburn University who just signed a contract with the University of Central Florida joins Paul to talk about how and why his new deal came about. Callers also talk to Paul about man college football headlines.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 4: Callers on Gus Malzahn
Callers talk to Paul about the Gus Malzahn hire and the proposed question of who is the best College Football coach in Florida.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Herb Jones
Alabama Basketball star, Herb Jones, talks to Paul about his standout season. Callers continue to weigh in on the Gus Malzahn hire in UCF.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Sam Washington
Sam Washington, Head Coach of NC A&T, joins Paul to talk about his team and their standing in college football. Callers continue to call in about the Gus Malzahn hire and Kirby Smart's impact on the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 1: Bryan Harsin
With Gus Malzahn being hired by UCF, Paul welcomes Gus' replacement at Auburn, Bryan Harsin, onto the show. Callers weigh in on the conversation along with UCF's hire of Gus Malzahn.
UCF hires Gus Malzahn as head coach (0:58)
Malzahn signs on for 'top-20 coaching job' at UCF
Former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn was named the new head coach at the University of Central Florida on Monday.
UCF hires Arkansas State's Mohajir to be next AD
UCF on Tuesday hired Terry Mohajir away from Arkansas State to be its next athletic director.
UCF's Heupel named Tennessee's next coach
Tennessee has named UCF's Josh Heupel its next head coach.
Tennessee Vols name UCF's White as new AD
The Tennessee Volunteers have officially named UCF's Danny White as their new athletic director.
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2020 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6-0 | 9-1 |
| Tulsa | 6-0 | 6-3 |
| Memphis | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 6-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 7-3 |
| Houston | 3-3 | 3-5 |
| Navy | 3-4 | 3-7 |
| Tulane | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| East Carolina | 3-5 | 3-6 |
| Temple | 1-6 | 1-6 |
| South Florida | 0-7 | 1-8 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards357.44th
Rushing Yards210.725th
Points For42.28th
Points Against33.236th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Mokiao-Atimalala | ATH | Signed | 80 |
| Anthony Hundley | DT | Signed | 79 |
| Cole Joyce | ILB | Signed | 78 |
| Mikey Keene | QB-DT | Signed | 78 |
| Ethan Mort | OG | Signed | 76 |