Total Yards
UConn413
UCF400
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UCF at UConn
Oct 22, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 8
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
24 - 16
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Home
UConn
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UConn242
UCF317
Rushing Yards
UConn171
UCF83
Turnovers
UConn0
UCF0
Game Conditions
Temperature49°F
Wind13 mph N
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.09 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UConn vs UCF box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UConn33:14
UCF26:46
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF holds off UConn 24-16
UCF defeated UConn 24-16 in Week 8 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 400-413 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 24-16. Bobby Puyol 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 29, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving UConn the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 400 total yards, 83 rushing yards, and 317 passing yards. UConn finished with 413 total yards, including 171 on the ground and 242 through the air.
UCF converted 5-17 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, UCF led 14-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew Wright 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Bobby Puyol 33 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 6-0 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Bobby Puyol 22 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 3-0 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Dredrick Snelson for 22 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-13 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Arkeel Newsome run for 3 yds for a TD, (Bobby Puyol KICK) (UConn led 13-0 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Bobby Puyol 35 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 16-7 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Jordan Akins for 19 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 14-16 over UConn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-16
UCF defeated UConn.
Total yards
400-413
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
83
UCF averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
317
UCF averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-17
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 413 | 400 |
| Passing Yards | 242 | 317 |
| Rushing Yards | 171 | 83 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 5-24 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-35 | 29-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:14 | 26:46 |