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The UCF Streak died during a Fiesta Bowl loss to LSU, but what a life it lived | Commentary

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The UCF Knights' 25-game win streak died during a Fiesta Bowl loss to LSU, but what a life it lived.

UCF rally falls short in Fiesta Bowl, LSU snaps Knights' 25-game win streak

UCF put up a late Fiesta Bowl rally, but LSU held on for a 40-32 victory Tuesday afternoon that snapped the Knights' 25-game win streak.

UCF QB Darriel Mack Jr. grateful injured McKenzie Milton never left his side during Fiesta Bowl loss

UCF quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. said he was grateful injured star McKenzie Milton never left his side during a tough Fiesta Bowl loss to LSU Tuesday.

LSU players say UCF can't match up with physical SEC teams

LSU players said UCF couldn't match up with physical SEC teams after beating the Knights during the Fiesta Bowl Tuesday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz.

Kentucky tailback Benny Snell Jr. helps propel Wildcats to win over Penn State in Citrus Bowl

Kentucky tailback Benny Snell Jr. set a school rushing record while helping propel the Wildcats to a win over Penn State Tuesday in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium.

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley turns in gritty performance during Citrus Bowl loss

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley overcame a foot injury that left him walking in a boot after the game to lead the Nittany Lions against Kentucky in the VRBO Citrus Bowl.

Iowa rallies past No. 18 Mississippi State to win Outback Bowl

Iowa safety Jake Gervase's interception in the end zone helped preserve a late lead and a ball-hawking defense compensated for a sputtering offense as the Hawkeyes beat No. 18 Mississippi State 27-22 on Tuesday in the Outback Bowl.

Retiring Urban Meyer gets the best of Washington counterpart Chris Petersen as Huskies' rally falls short in Rose Bowl

Big Ten champion Ohio State jumped all over Pac-12 champion Washington early and held on for a 28-23 victory in the 105th Rose Bowl game thanks to Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who passed for 251 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Rose Bowl flirts with normal, goes bonkers again in frantic Ohio State win

Washington roared back from a 28-3 deficit, falling just short of the biggest comeback in Rose Bowl history during loss to Ohio State and retiring coach Urban Meyer.

Ehlinger's 3 TDs lead Texas past Georgia in Sugar Bowl

Sam Ehlinger ran for three touchdowns, the Texas defense largely held Georgia's offense in check, and the Longhorns earned their first 10-win season since 2009 by beating the Bulldogs 28-21 in the Sugar Bowl on Tuesday night.

Magic: Latest loss to Hornets result of poor play, not injuries

The Orlando Magic aren't using injuries to D.J. Augustin and Jonathon Simmons as an excuse for their 13th straight loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Dabo Swinney fulfills promise with Clemson's best decade

Dabo Swinney is an Alabama alum who will lead Clemson against the Crimson Tide again.

No. 9 Florida State basketball holds off Winthrop 87-76

The No. 9 Florida State basketball held off Winthrop 87-76, closing nonconference play with a win.

Kelly: Chris Grier's elevation in Dolphins organization is victory for all the 'little guys' | Commentary

By being the good soldier, the quiet team player, Chris Grier got the power and control everyone coveted from Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, but nobody got until now.

Lamar Jackson will be the youngest QB to start a playoff game, and that's not a bad thing

While fresh-faced quarterbacks have struggled in postseason play, it hasn't exactly been a case of the young and the feckless.

Chargers' ability to combat Ravens' pressure will be critical in rematch, and they have options

The Chargers averaged 33 points and 370 total yards during a four-game win streak over Arizona, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Kansas City from Nov. 25-Dec. 13, but they were reduced to a band of smothered brothers by the Ravens on Dec. 22. The two teams play Sunday in an AFC wild-card playoff game.

Bears veterans Akiem Hicks and Prince Amukamara are savoring playoff life, a year after 'emotional' end to 2017 season

Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara knows how hard it is to get into the playoffs, and he'll impress that upon his younger teammates this week as the Bears prepare for the Eagles.

Examining the Eagles' rocky road to the Super Bowl

We examine the sixth-seeded Eagles' tough road to Super Bowl LIII.

Mehta: Could Todd Monken be the right guy to unleash Sam Darnold? 'If you're trying to build a franchise around a young QB, I don't know if there's a better choice'

Todd Monken's three-word guiding principle might be exactly what the Jets need during this watershed moment: ABSENCE OF FEAR.

Pictures: UCF Fiesta Bowl watch party in Orlando

University of Central Florida fans celebrate and comiserate during the Fiesta Bowl watch party at Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando, Tuesday, January 1, 2019. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

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