Total Yards
UCF726
Memphis753
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Memphis at UCF
Dec 2, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 14
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
55 - 62
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UCF
Big 12
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Passing Yards
UCF494
Memphis471
Rushing Yards
UCF232
Memphis282
Turnovers
UCF4
Memphis2
Game Conditions
Temperature80°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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UCF26:31
Memphis33:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF holds off Memphis 62-55
UCF defeated Memphis 62-55 in Week 14 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 726-753 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 62-55. Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Memphis the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 726 total yards, 232 rushing yards, and 494 passing yards. Memphis finished with 753 total yards, including 282 on the ground and 471 through the air.
UCF converted 8-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, UCF led 24-31 at halftime. The explosive highlight was McKenzie Milton pass complete to Tre'Quan Smith for 50 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 7-10 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 31 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 10-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Jordan Akins for 48 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 17-7 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Dredrick Snelson for 24 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Tre'Quan Smith for 50 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 24-14 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Darrell Henderson run for 30 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (Memphis led 21-24 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
62-55
UCF defeated Memphis.
Total yards
726-753
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
232
UCF averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
494
UCF averaged 12.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 726 | 753 |
| Passing Yards | 494 | 471 |
| Rushing Yards | 232 | 282 |
| First Downs | 32 | 32 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-68 | 14-127 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-40 | 30-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 26:31 | 33:29 |