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UConn at UCF
Nov 20, 2021 • Completed
Away
UConn
FBS Independents

Final Score
17 - 49

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Game Conditions
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF pulls away from UConn 49-17
UCF defeated UConn 49-17 in Week 12 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 537-311 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 49-17. Johnny Richardson run for 9 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 537 total yards, 280 rushing yards, and 257 passing yards. UConn finished with 311 total yards, including 137 on the ground and 174 through the air.
UCF converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, UCF led 35-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ryan O'Keefe pass complete to Brandon Johnson for 49 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Johnny Richardson run for 9 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Mark-Antony Richards run for 8 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 21-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Mikey Keene run for 30 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 14-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Nathan Carter run for 1 yd for a TD (Joe McFadden KICK) (UConn led 7-28 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Steven Krajewski run for 1 yd for a TD (Joe McFadden KICK) (UConn led 14-35 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Ryan O'Keefe pass complete to Brandon Johnson for 49 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 35-7 over UConn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-17
UCF defeated UConn.
Total yards
537-311
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
280
UCF averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
257
UCF averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-17
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 537 | 311 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 174 |
| Rushing Yards | 280 | 137 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 3-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-80 | 5-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-32 | 18-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 27:30 | 32:30 |