Trolling champs: These schools had the best jokes on social media during the 2021 college football season
The 2021 college football season had chaos, upsets and trolls. These schools flexed their social media muscles the best this year.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Thompson-Robinson will return to UCLA for 2022
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, a three-year starter for the Bruins who will play his fifth season in the fall, has decided to return to coach Chip Kelly's program amid a slew of upperclassmen moving to other schools via the transfer portal.
Ole Miss' Plumlee transferring to UCF to play QB
Ole Miss QB-turned-WR John Rhys Plumlee is transferring to UCF and will play QB for the Knights.
Gabriel switches transfer plans from UCLA to OU
After an injury-shortened campaign at Central Florida, quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who originally planned to transfer to UCLA, has now decided to attend Oklahoma, instead, and be a part of the new-look Sooners next season.
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'STATEment' win: UCF gets 1st victory vs. Florida
UCF made history Thursday night in the Gasparilla Bowl with its first win over the Gators -- which was also its first win over any Power 5 program in the state of Florida.
Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over Florida
— Isaiah Bowser ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, Ryan O’Keefe had 85 yards on seven receptions, and Central Florida earned Sunshine State bragging rights by beating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
UCF gets first-ever win vs. Florida in Gasparilla Bowl (1:44)
Ryan O'Keefe loses his defender and hauls in 54-yard TD for UCF (0:24)
From online to on the field: UCF, Florida and the chance to make a statement
In a "rivalry" based on social media more than anything on the field, the Knights look for respect and the Gators try to put "little brother" in his place.
Former UCF QB Gabriel transferring to UCLA
Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who entered the transfer portal last month, announced Thursday that he has committed to UCLA.
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Father charged in death of ex-UCF RB Anderson
Former UCF running back Otis Anderson Jr. was shot and killed Monday and his father has been charged in his death.
UCF QB Gabriel announces intent to transfer
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel announced Saturday that he is entering the transfer portal.
Wild finish sees UCF take home a win over USF (1:23)
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The best trolls in college football for Week 12 include 'Horns Down,' Ohio State's superstar supporter and more
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Keene, Richardson propel UCF past UConn 49-17
— Freshman Mikey Keene threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Johnny Richardson rushed for 147 yards and a TD as UCF cruised to a 49-17 victory over Connecticut on Saturday.
UCF's Mikey Keene breaks multiple tackles on 30-yard TD run (0:23)
LSU brings out its white helmets, Ole Miss throws it back, and more highlight the best uniforms in college football for Week 12
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Mordecai, Siggers lead SMU, Mustangs romp past UCF, 55-28
— Tanner Mordecai threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns and Tre Siggers ran for three scores as SMU crushed Central Florida 55-28 on Saturday.
UCF Knights vs. SMU Mustangs: Full Highlights (1:48)
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2021 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 8-0 | 13-1 |
| Houston | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| UCF | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| East Carolina | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Tulsa | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| SMU | 4-4 | 8-4 |
| Memphis | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Navy | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Tulane | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| South Florida | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Temple | 1-7 | 3-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards206.291st
Rushing Yards196.329th
Points For31.994th
Points Against25.255th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikai Martinez | CB | Signed | 80 |
| Keahnist Thompson | DE | Signed | 80 |
| Leyton Nelson | OT | Committed | 79 |
| Thomas Castellanos | ATH | Signed | 78 |
| Xavier Townsend | RB | Signed | 78 |