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UCF and college football writer for Orlando Sentinel & Tribune. Instagram: @osmattmurschel mmurschel @orlandosentinel .com

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2 years
#FSU 's win over Louisville Friday night drew 2.8M viewers for #ESPN , which made it the second-most watched Friday game since 2018.
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The Florida-LSU game drew more than 6.4M viewers according to #ESPN , making it the most-watched college football game on the network in two seasons.
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#FSU AD Michael Alford with some harsh words in a statement after the Seminoles were left out of the @CFBPlayoff . ""Our players, coaches, and fans - as well as all those who love this sport - deserve better. The committee failed college football today."
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Man, there is a lot of discord on CFB X today. So I will take this time to say thank you to Manhattan and K-State. You’re is a must visit for CFB fans. Great food, great atmosphere, great fans.
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Graduation success rates for FBS football: Stanford 99 N'western 97 S. Carolina 95 Rice 94 Duke 94 Notre Dame 93 UCF 91 Wake Forest 91
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5 years
Unreal scene here at the Doak.
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Checking out the Oklahoma campus ahead of tomorrow’s #UCF football game. Love the row of Heisman Trophy winners.
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Florida State's athletics department reported a $10M revenue surplus in 2022 through donor contributions, media rights deal and ticket sales. It's an increase from the $7M surplus in 2020-21.
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Considering what he went through, to see McKenzie Milton run to midfield to meet his mom for senior day is pretty special. #fsu #ucf
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Kansas State’s band is doing a traditional pub crawl where they perform at various restaurants and bars.
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"I bleed black and gold. I love that place. It's my alma mater so I will always have a special place in my heart for that school. I wish them the best this year. ... I'm grateful to all the fans for the support they've shown me ...." #FSU QB McKenzie Milton on the #UCF fanbase.
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#UCF coach Gus Malzahn repping an Isaiah Bowser t-shirt after practice today.
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Former UCF QB Dillon Gabriel told us that Matt Lee was one of several former teammates to reach out to him with support when he decided to transfer.
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🚨BREAKING🚨 UCF center transfer Matt Lee announced he is visiting Oklahoma. Lee is the No. 31 overall player in the On3 transfer rankings. Story:
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Personal news: Since my colleague @therealBeede has made his announcement, I can make mine. I’m taking over the @orlandosentinel ’s #UCF coverage. It’s an exciting time for the Knights as they make the move to @Big12Conference and I’m looking forward to being a part of it.
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BREAKING NEWS: Cheez-It to replace Camping World as title sponsor of bowl game here in Orlando.
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When you find out your mom paid $1.5 million dollars to get you on the Yale Ultimate Frisbee team ...
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Asked former #UCF QB Blake Bortles who is the best QB here and he responds “Daunte Culpepper” without hesitation.
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Otis Anderson Jr. had a smile that would light up a room. It was so much fun talking with this young man during his time at #UCF . I’m stunned by the news today. Thoughts are with his family and friends.
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3 years
The #UCF -Louisville game averaged 1,881,000 viewers, which was the 8th most-watched CFB game this weekend.
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This weekend's ACC Championship between Clemson and Notre Dame drew 10.18M viewers across all TV and streaming platforms to rank as the most-viewed #ACC Championship of all time per ESPN.
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The LSU-Alabama game earned CBS a 9.7 household rating which is up 47% from last year. It's the highest-rated regular-season game (excluding conference championships) on any network in eight years. #SEC
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I asked Playoff committee chair Boo Corrigan about #UCF dropping to 22 after loss to Navy. He said the wins over Tulane and Cincinnati were huge. "Coach Malzahn has done a really good job. Clearly, there's a lot of respect from the committee for UCF to drop two spots."
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Former #UCF and current @BuffaloBills receiver Gabe Davis shows off his latest venture, a one-of-a-kind performance and recovery center in Winter Park Tuesday.
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Former #UCF QBs McKenzie Milton and Daunte Culpepper catch up before the mission Control event Friday night.
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaims Orlando an official Big 12 town with #UCF ’s entry into the league.
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Few understand the pain and sacrifice #FSU QB McKenzie Milton has endured since suffering his devastating knee injury in 2018. But if anyone can, it’s Dr. Bruce Levy, Milton's orthopedic surgeon. “Every step along the way, he has defied the odds.”
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Taking a walk around the K-State campus this afternoon. You definitely get the feel of a college town. #UCF
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John Rhys Plumlee and the rest of the quarterbacks arrive for the first #UCF fall football camp Monday.
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It's been a busy time for former Lake Highland Prep and @UNC_Basketball standout @JoelBerryII , who not only welcomed a new daughter in September but is also joining the @accnetwork as a studio analyst.
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Mississippi State's Dan Mullen is on point with his sock and shoe game today. #SECMD17
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#UCF has hired Ted Roof to be its new defensive coordinator. Addison Williams will move over to co-defensive coordinator and associate head coach duties. Roof previously was DC at UCF in 2011 and worked with @CoachGusMalzahn at Auburn.
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NEW: #UCF great Daunte Culpepper embraces new role as the program’s ‘biggest cheerleader.’ STORY:
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Obligatory selfie at new stadium photo.
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Ran into @kristi_malzahn before tonight’s game and she is clearly embracing the #UCF message:
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The GameDay panel was split on #UCF vs. Kansas State but Vince Vaughn is a fan of the Knights in the Big 12 opener.
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Scott Frost on when the emotion of UCF's Peach Bowl win, a coaching move, etc. finally caught up to him: "Jan. 2, I slept until 2 in the afternoon and it was nice."
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The Gators, in a not so subtle way, reminding fans about being the leader in attendance in the state of Florida. Percentage of capacity of homes games per NCAA: UF 96% FSU 68% Miami 82% UCF 99% USF 48%
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I asked ESPN/ABC college football analyst Jessie Palmer how he thinks #UCF football will handle the transition into the #Big12 this year:
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#UCF OC Darin Hinshaw said John Rhys Plumlee is being evaluated today and coach Gus Malzahn will provide an update Monday.
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#UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee on the team locking arm-in-arm when it took the field vs. Cincinnati: "There's a lot of outside noise that comes with playing college football, but the most important voices and the most important opinions are those that are in the locker room. "That…
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Matt Murschel
6 months
Another neat touch for today’s Space Game at #UCF is the constellations on the goal post padding.
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#FSU WR Ontaria Wilson, DE Jared Verse and DB Shyheim Brown were named ACC honorees this week for their performance in Week 1.
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Matt Murschel
5 years
Just got off the phone with AAC commissioner Mike Aresco, who told me the league has filed official paperwork with the NCAA for a waiver to eliminate divisions in football. The league hopes to get an answer by October and Aresco expects to see it approved. Story coming ...
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Matt Murschel
6 years
Scott Frost is literally everywhere here at the #nationalchampionship .
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#UCF OL Lokahi Pauole, who is from Oahu, Hawaii, said he donated some of his NIL money to the Hawaii wild fires relief fund. He urged others to help give as well.
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8 years
This. Is. Amazing! #CUBS
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Matt Murschel
2 years
Great to see @GregSankey getting into the @GasparillaBowl spirit tonight.
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2 years
#UCF coach Gus Malzahn, former UCF coach and current Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and South Carolina coach Shane Beamer are finalists for the @TheFWAA Steve Spurrier First Year Coach Award. The award goes to the best first-year coach this past season.
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Kent State is staying the course on its travel plans for Thursday’s #UCF football game according to a school spokesperson. The Golden Flashes will fly down Wednesday afternoon. The school is monitoring the situation but feels confident the impending storm won’t alter plans.
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10 months
The Big 12 is launching an on-campus tour entitled "Big 12 Homecoming." The tour will take place on the campuses of the 4 new member schools: BYU, Houston, Cincinnati and #UCF . Each stop consists of 3 days of events, wrapping up with a pre-game tailgate experience.
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FSU president John Thrasher: "Our governor is behind us, our coaches are behind us and our team is behind us so let’s get ready to play football."
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Matt Murschel
7 months
First stop upon arriving in OKC was Tucker’s for an onion smash burger and fries.
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Matt Murschel
3 years
The 52 points by Alabama tonight is the most in a title game since USC scored 55 against Oklahoma in the 2004 BCS Championship.
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Notre dame coach Brian Kelly on this week's game vs. #FSU . "We're gonna go into an incredible environment in Tallahassee, one where, we'll have to have our football team emotionally in the right place to play in that environment."
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#UCF 's BOT unanimously approved the use of FBC Mortgage Stadium for the 2023 Cure Bowl. Senior Associate AD David Hansen said the event could generate $100K for the athletic department.
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Kobe Hudson becomes the first #UCF receiver with 3 straight 100 yards receiving games since Charles Lee in 1999.
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Ran into former #UCF QBs McKenzie Milton and DJ Mack here at the @CheezItBowl . They’re showing their support for Dillon Gabriel.
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7 months
Here’s another video of the K-State band performing for the restaurant patrons.
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In today’s @orlandosentinel : Quinton Flowers was on a forklift at work when he got the call to join the @XFLGuardians . The former #USF QB is grateful for another chance to play football. #XFL
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We spent an enjoyable 15-20 minutes with #UCF edge rusher Tre’Mon Morris-Brash today who spoke about the emotions of becoming the 1st person in his family to graduate college, why he stayed 5 seasons at UCF and what his future holds. More to come.
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I don't think even 280 characters can sum up the outrage #UCF fans have tonight with the @CFBPlayoff selection committee.
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Matt Murschel
4 years
Amazing to see McKenzie Milton running when you consider how close he was to losing his leg. There’s no cheering in the press box but I’m rooting for his comeback.
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Taking it all in stride #10hana 🌺🤙
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#UCF coach Gus Malzahn said John Rhys Plumlee will start vs. Oklahoma this week. He said JRP is close to 100% and benefitted from the bye week.
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Anthony Kincy is back in Florida after football took him to career stops at Arkansas State, Auburn and Tennessee. He’s reunited with his former coach @CoachGusMalzahn at #UCF where he is the Knights’ new director of football strength and conditioning.
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FCS CEO Steve Hogan revealed some renderings of what Camping World Stadium would look like with a canopy roof. The projected cost is $400M of the $800M being asked for by the organization. (Courtesy of Florida Citrus Sports)
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It's been an incredible 12 hours for #UCF QB John Rhys Plumlee, who needed 4 IVs over the past 12 hours. He was among a group of players/coaches battling a flu-like bug. Even so, the Knights almost pulled up an upset of No. 6 Oklahoma.
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#UCF walk-on running back Tyler Wrenn joined the team on Monday and has already turned some heads. The Vero Beach product previously played receiver at Chowan, a DII school in the Gulf South Conference.
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“Florida State played a game and that’s an advantage for them. The advantage for us is that we haven’t played.” - LSU coach Brian Kelly.
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#UCF should break out their space uniforms again for this game … just to prove a point.
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On his weekly radio show, Houston coach Dana Holgorsen’s discussion about Oklahoma State takes a detour to uniforms and UCF. “I thought we were Space City,” he said. Host Jeremy Branham: “Guess they claim it too because they have the launch pad (Cape Canaveral).” Holgorsen:…
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Something big is happening here at #UCF .
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Scott Frost accepts the @CoachRobAward Saturday in Atlanta.
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#UCF freshman LB Andrew Harris on his twin brother, Michael, choosing to attend Maryland: "I thought we were both going to UCF, but he ended up surprising me by going to Maryland. It was just crazy. I blew my mind. But at the end of the day they were both hard decisions."
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On my way to Boise for the #UCF game. Let’s do this. ✈️✈️
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#UCF fans waking up after a win over Cincinnati to the news that the Big 12 reached a new $2.28 billion media rights deal.
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"There's going to be some questions with teams. I have full clearance from my doctor at the Mayo Clinic, which is the best hospital in the world. I'm not concerned about my knee. I feel great. It's the best I've felt since I've got hurt." #FSU QB McKenzie Milton on his health.
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#UCF edge rusher Tre’Mon Morris-Brash could have followed some of his former teammates into the transfer portal but instead he stayed with the Knights. “From my first time stepping on campus, just seeing it all, it felt like home.” …
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Another great atmosphere for today’s #UCF vs. Oklahoma:
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Sonic boom … UCf lands its QB.
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Boom!
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New sideline video boards at FBC Mortgage Stadium. #UCF
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Stopping by to check out tomorrow’s venue @KStateFB
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The family of #UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel said the junior is in good spirits after breaking his clavicle during Friday's loss to Louisville. "He will come back even more focused, stronger and determined than ever before."
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BREAKING: Introducing the Orlando Guardians. The XFL has debuted the names of its 8 teams for its league which debuts in 2023. "We have this Guardian: protector, strong and fearless. It goes right into that combination., and it just fits very well.”
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@ADavidHaleJoint And think about the fact that all 3 Orlando bowls have food sponsors: Avocados From Mexico Cure Bowl, Pop Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who was on campus to honor the UCF football team Thursday, accepts a jersey from Coach Josh Heupel and Jordan Johnson.
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“I’m going to be the coach here. I love it here. We had some ups and downs, but the future is bright at this place. Everybody knows that. The way we’re recruiting — today was big, no doubt. There are great things ahead.” - #UCF coach Gus Malzahn when asked about coaching rumors.
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#FSU coach Mike Norvell said former #UCF QB McKenzie Milton is "fully cleared" to go for spring football practice which kicks off Tuesday.
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I asked #UCF OC Darin Hinshaw about Javon Baker’s “kiss gesture” to the Oklahoma sidelines: “He made a lot of big plays in the game, but that's uncalled for. It’s undisciplined, it's ridiculous and it’s embarrassing to the program. We’re dealing with that and the bottom line is…
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It's official now. The 2023 Cure Bowl will be at UCF's FBC Mortgage Stadium on Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m.
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#BYU coach Mark Pope went on a Taylor Swift tangent when talking about today's matchup with #UCF .
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#FSU OL Andrew Boselli is on CNN right now on college conferences possibly canceling football season and the #WeWantToPlay movement.
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Richard Cross and Leger Douzable are the broadcast crew for #UCF vs. South Carolina State on Sept. 1 on ESPN+ per ESPN.
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#UCF @CoachGusMalzahn talks about how the start of next week’s football camp feels different now that the team is in the #Big12 .
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The projected contract for UCF DT Kalia Davis is 4 years for $3,792,014 with a signing bonus of $132,014 per @spotrac .
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Javon Baker has gone over 1,000 yards in a season. He becomes 1st #UCF receiver with 1,000 yards since Marlon Williams in 2020.
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It's been two years since Timmy McClain stepped onto the football field in a game. He was a bit rusty but settled down to lead #UCF to a blowout win over Villanova on Saturday. "I did have a little bit of butterflies, but the game started to slow down and I started to get more…
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AAC with two 1st-round picks in tonight's #NFLDraft2021 . The Big 12 has had zero so far.
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Bourbon & Baker did not disappoint. Deviled eggs, fried bologna sandwich and duck fat fries.
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