Total Yards
Navy406
UCF326
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UCF at Navy
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 5
Away
UCF
Big 12
Final Score
30 - 34
UN
Home
Navy
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Navy58
UCF178
Rushing Yards
Navy348
UCF148
Turnovers
Navy2
UCF2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature75°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Navy39:18
UCF20:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Navy holds off UCF 34-30
Navy defeated UCF 34-30 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 406-326 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Navy set the terms early in a game that finished 34-30. Amari Johnson run for 16 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski PAT BLOCKED) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
Navy's box score carried the story: 406 total yards, 348 rushing yards, and 58 passing yards. UCF finished with 326 total yards, including 148 on the ground and 178 through the air.
Navy converted 7-16 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Navy led 17-23 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Bijan Nichols 24 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Amari Johnson run for 16 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski PAT BLOCKED) (UCF led 13-7 over Navy).
Passing Touchdown
Mikey Keene pass complete to Brandon Johnson for 15 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Navy).
Rushing Touchdown
Tai Lavatai run for 7 yds for a TD (Bijan Nichols KICK) (Navy led 7-7 over UCF).
Blocked Punt
Andrew Osteen punt blocked by Michael McMorris blocked by Michael McMorris Daniel Taylor return for no gain for a TD (Zach Rodriguez KICK) Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste kickoff , 2J return for a l... (UCF led 20-17 over Navy).
Passing Touchdown
Mikey Keene pass complete to Brandon Johnson for 23 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 20-10 over Navy).
Field Goal Good
Bijan Nichols 24 yd FG GOOD (Navy led 10-13 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-30
Navy defeated UCF.
Total yards
406-326
Navy held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
348
Navy averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
58
Navy averaged 14.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Navy's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Navy | UCF |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 406 | 326 |
| Passing Yards | 58 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 348 | 148 |
| First Downs | 26 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-72 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 2-4 | 16-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 76 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 39:18 | 20:42 |