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Villanova at UCF
Sep 16, 2023 • Completed
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Villanova
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Final Score
14 - 48

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Game Conditions
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
UCF pulls away from Villanova 48-14
UCF defeated Villanova 48-14 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 600-228 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
UCF set the terms early in a game that finished 48-14. Jordan McDonald run for 1 yd for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
UCF's box score carried the story: 600 total yards, 251 rushing yards, and 349 passing yards. Villanova finished with 228 total yards, including 84 on the ground and 144 through the air.
UCF converted 7-15 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, UCF led 34-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Colton Boomer 41 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan McDonald run for 1 yd for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 10-0 over Villanova).
Field Goal Good
Colton Boomer 26 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 3-0 over Villanova).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan McDonald run for 1 yd for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 17-0 over Villanova).
Rushing Touchdown
RJ Harvey run for 5 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 24-0 over Villanova).
Passing Touchdown
Timmy McClain pass complete to Javon Baker for 25 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 31-0 over Villanova).
Field Goal Good
Colton Boomer 41 yd FG GOOD (UCF led 34-0 over Villanova).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-14
UCF defeated Villanova.
Total yards
600-228
UCF held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
251
UCF averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
349
UCF averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
UCF's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Villanova's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Villanova |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 600 | 228 |
| Passing Yards | 349 | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 251 | 84 |
| First Downs | 31 | 11 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 1-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-43 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-33 | 9-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 32:52 | 27:08 |