Total Yards
UCF573
Boise State283
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Boise State at UCF
Sep 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Boise State
Pac-12
Final Score
31 - 36
BSU
Home
UCF
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UCF318
Boise State263
Rushing Yards
UCF255
Boise State20
Turnovers
UCF2
Boise State1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature75°F
Wind19 mph NW
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UCF vs Boise State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UCF34:46
Boise State25:14
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF holds off Boise State 36-31
UCF defeated Boise State 36-31 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 573-283 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 36-31. Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted for a TD Tyric LeBeauf return for 100 yds for a TD, (Jonah Dalmas KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 573 total yards, 255 rushing yards, and 318 passing yards. Boise State finished with 283 total yards, including 20 on the ground and 263 through the air.
UCF converted 10-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, UCF led 14-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted for a TD Tyric LeBeauf return for 100 yds for a TD, (Jonah Dalmas KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted for a TD Tyric LeBeauf return for 100 yds for a TD, (Jonah Dalmas KICK) (UCF led 0-7 over Boise State).
Rushing Touchdown
Andrew Van Buren run for 3 yds for a TD, (Jonah Dalmas KICK) (Boise State led 14-0 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Jonah Dalmas 31 yd FG GOOD (Boise State led 24-7 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Titus Mokiao-Atimalala for 8 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 14-24 over Boise State).
Passing Touchdown
Hank Bachmeier pass complete to Khalil Shakir for 19 yds for a TD, (Jonah Dalmas KICK) (Boise State led 21-0 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Alec Holler for 23 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-21 over Boise State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-31
UCF defeated Boise State.
Total yards
573-283
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
255
UCF averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
318
UCF averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Boise State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Boise State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 573 | 283 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 263 |
| Rushing Yards | 255 | 20 |
| First Downs | 29 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 6-49 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-37 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 34:46 | 25:14 |