Of course, any loss is disappointing — especially one to an in-state foe who wants to capitalize on your down season.

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’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over.

Jerome Ford rushed for a career-high 189 yards and four touchdowns to help No. 3 Cincinnati roll past UCF 56-21.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.