Gators, UCF agree to series beginning in 2024
The Gators have agreed to host the Knights in Gainesville on Oct. 5, 2024, travel to Orlando on Sept. 14, 2030, and then host UCF again on Sept. 3, 2033.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3rd in American
'It's a game-changer': UCF's Gus Malzahn encouraged by possible CFP expansion
With the possibility of a 12-team College Football Playoff, Group of 5 teams are optimistic about the future. Gus Malzahn, already confident about his UCF team, views the expanded playoff as real shot at a national championship.
What would a 12-team playoff have looked like since 2014? Simulations, storylines and more
Bill Connelly crunches the numbers using SP+ to figure out the most likely scenarios for how a 12-team playoff would have played out since 2014.
Ranking college football's best teams over the next three seasons
With future rankings on quarterbacks, offenses and defenses in, it's time to look at the big picture. Which college football teams are set up best for success over the next three seasons?
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.
Ranking college football's 25 best offenses over the next three seasons
College football is increasingly becoming an offense-driven sport. So which teams are best positioned to take advantage?
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.
Ranking college football's 25 best QB situations over the next three seasons
Oklahoma, Alabama and North Carolina are in good shape for the future, but what other teams are best prepared for the next three seasons at quarterback?
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.
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 Yards357.45th
Rushing Yards210.729th
Points For42.28th
Points Against33.292nd
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikai Martinez | CB | Committed | 80 |
| Keahnist Thompson | DE | Committed | 80 |
| Thomas Castellanos | ATH | Committed | 78 |
| Jamaal Johnson | DE | Committed | 77 |
| Caden Kitler | OG | Committed | 77 |