Coach Gus Malzahn Revealed His Starting Quarterback

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UCF head football coach Gus Malzahn announced his starting quarterback.

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Malzahn announced on Twitter that John Rhys Plumlee has earned the Knights' QB1 designation

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The Ole Miss transfer won the starting job over sophomore Mikey Keene.

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Plumlee expressed his gratitude after seeing the good news.

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Plumlee threw just one pass for six yards last season.

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However, the versatile 6'0", 200-pound player registered 72 rushing and 201 receiving yards for the Rebels.

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He also notched a .416 on-base percentage for the baseball team last year.

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Keene compiled 1,730 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions under center for the Knights last season.

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He led them to a 9-4 record and Gasparilla Bowl victory over the Florida Gators.

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He led them to a 9-4 record and Gasparilla Bowl victory over the Florida Gators.

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