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UCF at Maryland
Sep 23, 2017 • Completed
Away
UCF
Big 12

Final Score
38 - 10

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF pulls away from Maryland 38-10
UCF defeated Maryland 38-10 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 428-197 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 38-10. Henry Darmstadter 34 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Maryland the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 428 total yards, 250 rushing yards, and 178 passing yards. Maryland finished with 197 total yards, including 42 on the ground and 155 through the air.
UCF converted 5-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, UCF led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew Wright 20 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Henry Darmstadter 34 yd FG GOOD (Maryland led 3-0 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Taj McGowan run for 3 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 14-3 over Maryland).
Rushing Touchdown
Taj McGowan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-3 over Maryland).
Passing Touchdown
Max Bortenschlager pass complete to D.J. Moore for 20 yds for a TD, (Henry Darmstadter KICK) (Maryland led 10-21 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Jordan Akins for 6 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 21-3 over Maryland).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 20 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 24-10 over Maryland).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-10
UCF defeated Maryland.
Total yards
428-197
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
250
UCF averaged 6.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
178
UCF averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
Maryland's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Maryland | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 197 | 428 |
| Passing Yards | 155 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 42 | 250 |
| First Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-13 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-53 | 11-106 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-28 | 18-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 29:17 | 30:43 |