Total Yards
Auburn421
UCF411
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UCF at Auburn
Jan 1, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
34 - 27
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Auburn
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Auburn331
UCF242
Rushing Yards
Auburn90
UCF169
Turnovers
Auburn3
UCF1
Game Conditions
Temperature21°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Auburn vs UCF box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Auburn34:15
UCF25:45
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
UCF holds off Auburn 34-27
UCF defeated Auburn 34-27 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 411-421 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 34-27. Daniel Carlson 25 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 1, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Auburn the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 411 total yards, 169 rushing yards, and 242 passing yards. Auburn finished with 421 total yards, including 90 on the ground and 331 through the air.
UCF converted 6-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, UCF led 13-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Matthew Wright 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Daniel Carlson 25 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 3-0 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton run for 18 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 10-3 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Daniel Carlson 46 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 6-10 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 33 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 3-3 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 45 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 13-6 over Auburn).
Rushing Touchdown
Kerryon Johnson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Daniel Carlson KICK) (Auburn led 20-13 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-27
UCF defeated Auburn.
Total yards
411-421
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
169
UCF averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
242
UCF averaged 6.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Auburn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Auburn | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 411 |
| Passing Yards | 331 | 242 |
| Rushing Yards | 90 | 169 |
| First Downs | 28 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-18 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-61 | 8-74 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-43 | 16-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 34:15 | 25:45 |