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Austin Peay at UCF
Oct 28, 2017 • Completed
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Austin Peay
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Final Score
33 - 73

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Game Conditions
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
UCF routs Austin Peay 73-33
UCF defeated Austin Peay 73-33 in Week 9 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 489-352 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 73-33. Taj McGowan run for 4 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 489 total yards, 142 rushing yards, and 347 passing yards. Austin Peay finished with 352 total yards, including 143 on the ground and 209 through the air.
UCF converted 4-10 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, UCF led 45-26 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyran Moore 91 Yd Kickoff Return (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Taj McGowan run for 4 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Austin Peay).
Rushing Touchdown
Ahmaad Tanner run for 7 yds for a TD, (Logan Birchfield KICK) (Austin Peay led 7-7 over UCF).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Logan Birchfield kickoff for 56 yds , Mike Hughes return for 91 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (Austin Peay led 7-14 over UCF).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Josh Alexander run for 1 yd Josh Alexander fumbled, forced by Pat Jasinski, recovered by UCF Shaquem Griffin , return for 20 yds, (Matthew Wright KICK) (Austin Peay led 13-31 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Taj McGowan run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 21-7 over Austin Peay).
Field Goal Good
Matthew Wright 20 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 24-13 over Austin Peay).
Stat Callouts
Final score
73-33
UCF defeated Austin Peay.
Total yards
489-352
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
142
UCF averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
347
UCF averaged 11.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Austin Peay's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Austin Peay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 489 | 352 |
| Passing Yards | 347 | 209 |
| Rushing Yards | 142 | 143 |
| First Downs | 27 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-81 | 11-108 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-31 | 12-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 27:49 | 32:11 |