Total Yards
UCF295
Memphis292
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Memphis at UCF
Oct 22, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 8
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
7 - 24
MU
Home
UCF
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UCF80
Memphis215
Rushing Yards
UCF215
Memphis77
Turnovers
UCF1
Memphis4
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature77°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
UCF28:10
Memphis31:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UCF beats Memphis 24-7
UCF defeated Memphis 24-7 in Week 8 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 295-292 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 24-7. Joey Gatewood pass complete to Ryan O'Keefe for 13 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) came with {'seconds': 2, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 295 total yards, 215 rushing yards, and 80 passing yards. Memphis finished with 292 total yards, including 77 on the ground and 215 through the air.
UCF converted 3-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, UCF led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ryan O'Keefe run for 31 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Joey Gatewood pass complete to Ryan O'Keefe for 13 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 14-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Mikey Keene pass complete to Brandon Johnson for 11 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Thomas run for 9 yds for a TD (Joe Doyle KICK) (Memphis led 7-14 over UCF).
Rushing Touchdown
Ryan O'Keefe run for 31 yds for a TD (Daniel Obarski KICK) (UCF led 21-7 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Daniel Obarski 24 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 24-7 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-7
UCF defeated Memphis.
Total yards
295-292
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
215
UCF averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
80
UCF averaged 3.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-12
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 292 |
| Passing Yards | 80 | 215 |
| Rushing Yards | 215 | 77 |
| First Downs | 17 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 11-104 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 31-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 28:10 | 31:50 |