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Arkansas State at UCF
Dec 17, 2016 • Completed
AUTONATION CURE BOWL
Away
Arkansas State
Sun Belt

Final Score
31 - 13

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Game Conditions
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Arkansas State beats UCF 31-13
Arkansas State defeated UCF 31-13 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 234-223 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Arkansas State set the terms early in a game that finished 31-13. B.J. Edmonds 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Sawyer Williams Kick) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
Arkansas State's box score carried the story: 234 total yards, 29 rushing yards, and 205 passing yards. UCF finished with 223 total yards, including 12 on the ground and 211 through the air.
Arkansas State converted 3-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Arkansas State led 17-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kendall Sanders 75 Yd pass from Justice Hansen (Sawyer Williams Kick).
Key Moments
Blocked Punt Touchdown
B.J. Edmonds 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Sawyer Williams Kick) (UCF led 0-7 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Kendall Sanders 12 Yd pass from Justice Hansen (Sawyer Williams Kick) (Arkansas State led 17-0 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Sawyer Williams 22 yd FG GOOD (Arkansas State led 10-0 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 45 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 10-17 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Taylor Oldham 11 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick) (UCF led 7-17 over Arkansas State).
Passing Touchdown
Kendall Sanders 75 Yd pass from Justice Hansen (Sawyer Williams Kick) (Arkansas State led 24-10 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-13
Arkansas State defeated UCF.
Total yards
234-223
Arkansas State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
29
Arkansas State averaged 0.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
205
Arkansas State averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-17
Arkansas State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-18
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 223 | 234 |
| Passing Yards | 211 | 205 |
| Rushing Yards | 12 | 29 |
| First Downs | 17 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-18 | 3-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-82 | 15-140 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-48 | 12-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:43 | 31:17 |