Total Yards
UCF603
Memphis396
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Memphis at UCF
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
13 - 40
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Home
UCF
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UCF253
Memphis321
Rushing Yards
UCF350
Memphis75
Turnovers
UCF1
Memphis4
Game Conditions
ConditionThunderstorm
Temperature81°F
Wind9 mph NW
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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UCF37:23
Memphis22:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF pulls away from Memphis 40-13
UCF defeated Memphis 40-13 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 603-396 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 40-13. Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Spencer Smith KICK) came with {'seconds': 15, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Memphis the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 603 total yards, 350 rushing yards, and 253 passing yards. Memphis finished with 396 total yards, including 75 on the ground and 321 through the air.
UCF converted 10-18 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, UCF led 23-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Adrian Killins Jr. run for 96 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Taylor Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Spencer Smith KICK) (Memphis led 7-6 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Taj McGowan run for 1 yd for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) UCF Penalty, Offensive pass interference ( Yards) declined (UCF led 6-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Tre'Quan Smith for 34 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 23-7 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 28 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 9-7 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Killins Jr. run for 96 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 16-7 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Adrian Killins Jr. for 19 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 30-7 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-13
UCF defeated Memphis.
Total yards
603-396
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
350
UCF averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
253
UCF averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 603 | 396 |
| Passing Yards | 253 | 321 |
| Rushing Yards | 350 | 75 |
| First Downs | 27 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-109 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-31 | 27-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 37:23 | 22:37 |