Total Yards
Marshall351
UCF587
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UCF at Marshall
Dec 23, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
BAD BOY MOWERS GASPARILLA BOWL
Season 2019PostseasonWeek 1
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
48 - 25
UM
Home
Marshall
Sun Belt
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Marshall194
UCF277
Rushing Yards
Marshall157
UCF310
Turnovers
Marshall5
UCF1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain
Temperature68°F
Wind15 mph SW
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.05 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Marshall vs UCF box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Marshall31:38
UCF28:22
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF pulls away from Marshall 48-25
UCF defeated Marshall 48-25 in Week 1 of the 2019 postseason slate, finishing with a 587-351 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 48-25. Isaiah Green pass intercepted for a TD Richie Grant return for 39 yds for a TD (Dylan Barnas KICK) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Marshall the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 587 total yards, 310 rushing yards, and 277 passing yards. Marshall finished with 351 total yards, including 157 on the ground and 194 through the air.
UCF converted 7-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-5, UCF led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Darriel Mack Jr. pass intercepted for a TD Micah Abraham return for 75 yds for a TD (Justin Rohrwasser KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Isaiah Green pass intercepted for a TD Richie Grant return for 39 yds for a TD (Dylan Barnas KICK) (Marshall led 0-7 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Greg McCrae run for 26 yds for a TD (Dylan Barnas KICK) (UCF led 14-0 over Marshall).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Talik Keaton run for a loss of 15 yards Talik Keaton fumbled, recovered by UCF Tre'Mon Morris-Brash , return for 45 yds (Dylan Barnas KICK) (Marshall led 0-21 over UCF).
Interception Return Touchdown
Darriel Mack Jr. pass intercepted for a TD Micah Abraham return for 75 yds for a TD (Justin Rohrwasser KICK) (UCF led 21-7 over Marshall).
Field Goal Good
Dylan Barnas 36 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 24-7 over Marshall).
Field Goal Good
Justin Rohrwasser 50 yd FG GOOD (Marshall led 25-45 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-25
UCF defeated Marshall.
Total yards
587-351
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
310
UCF averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
277
UCF averaged 8.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Marshall's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Marshall | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 351 | 587 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 277 |
| Rushing Yards | 157 | 310 |
| First Downs | 19 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-67 | 10-100 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-25 | 17-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 31:38 | 28:22 |