Total Yards
Louisville501
UCF416
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UCF at Louisville
Sep 17, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
35 - 42
UL
Home
Louisville
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Louisville310
UCF204
Rushing Yards
Louisville191
UCF212
Turnovers
Louisville1
UCF1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature82°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Louisville32:27
UCF27:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Louisville holds off UCF 42-35
Louisville defeated UCF 42-35 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 501-416 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Louisville set the terms early in a game that finished 42-35. Malik Cunningham run for 7 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Louisville the first major swing.
Louisville's box score carried the story: 501 total yards, 191 rushing yards, and 310 passing yards. UCF finished with 416 total yards, including 212 on the ground and 204 through the air.
Louisville converted 6-15 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Louisville led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Braden Smith pass complete to Trevion Cooley for 45 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Malik Cunningham run for 7 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 7-7 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Ryan O'Keefe for 41 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Louisville).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Mitchell run for 2 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 14-14 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jaylon Robinson for 15 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 14-7 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Malik Cunningham pass complete to Marshon Ford for 1 yd for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 21-14 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan O'Keefe pass complete to Dillon Gabriel for 20 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 21-21 over Louisville).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-35
Louisville defeated UCF.
Total yards
501-416
Louisville held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
191
Louisville averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
310
Louisville averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-15
Louisville's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Louisville | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 501 | 416 |
| Passing Yards | 310 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 191 | 212 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-46 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-39 | 23-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:27 | 27:33 |