Total Yards
UConn486
UCF652
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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UCF at UConn
Aug 30, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
56 - 17
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Passing Yards
UConn266
UCF356
Rushing Yards
UConn220
UCF296
Turnovers
UConn3
UCF0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature82°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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UConn38:08
UCF21:32
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Game Story
UCF routs UConn 56-17
UCF defeated UConn 56-17 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 652-486 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 56-17. Adrian Killins Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) came with {'seconds': 1, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 652 total yards, 296 rushing yards, and 356 passing yards. UConn finished with 486 total yards, including 220 on the ground and 266 through the air.
UCF converted 9-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, UCF led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Darriel Mack Jr. run for 70 yds for a TD (Matthew Wright KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Killins Jr. run for 2 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Tre Nixon for 34 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 14-0 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
David Pindell pass complete to Tyler Davis for 5 yds for a TD (Michael Tarbutt KICK) (UConn led 10-21 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Otis Anderson for 5 yds for a TD (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 28-10 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
McKenzie Milton pass complete to Gabriel Davis for 10 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 21-3 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Michael Tarbutt 44 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 3-14 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-17
UCF defeated UConn.
Total yards
652-486
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
296
UCF averaged 8.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
356
UCF averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-11
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-18
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 486 | 652 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 356 |
| Rushing Yards | 220 | 296 |
| First Downs | 27 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 9-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 3-27 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-41 | 26-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 38:08 | 21:32 |