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UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel is out indefinitely after suffering a broken collarbone in the last game of Friday loss of route 42-35 in Louisville. Gabriel made the announcement on his Instagram page.
“I would like to start by thanking my family, friends, coaches, teammates and fans for all the love,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, in last night’s game I broke my collarbone. Thank God I didn’t need surgery, but at this point there is no timeline for my return. Thank you all for their support during this time. I know I’ll be back better than ever. Come on Knights.
Gabriel was 22 of 29 for 184 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception in the game. The injury occurred after he completed a hook and a ladder, and the Knights executed several more full-backs in a last ditch effort to try the game. He was transported off the pitch and taken for x-rays at the stadium.
The 6-foot, 200-pound junior has 814 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions in three games this year. He led the nation in passing last year with 357 yards per game and was fourth in the country in touchdowns with 32.
Former Auburn and Kentucky quarterback Joey Gatewood could take on the starting role for the Knights. Gatewood was transferred to the program to reunite with coach Gus Malzahn, who coached Gatewood with the Tigers from 2018-19. Gatewood is more of a bruised runner between tackles, but has a big arm and familiarity with Malzahn’s offense. Freshman Mikey Keene, who threw seven assists in three games behind Gabriel, is also an option for the Knights.
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