Total Yards
UCF469
Baylor446
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Baylor at UCF
Sep 30, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 5
Away
Baylor
Big 12
Final Score
36 - 35
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UCF
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Passing Yards
UCF234
Baylor293
Rushing Yards
UCF235
Baylor153
Turnovers
UCF2
Baylor1
Game Conditions
ConditionHeavy Rain Shower
Temperature86°F
Wind11 mph NE
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
0.04 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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UCF24:29
Baylor35:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Baylor edges UCF 36-35
Baylor defeated UCF 36-35 in Week 5 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 446-469 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Baylor set the terms early in a game that finished 36-35. Timmy McClain run for 2 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
Baylor's box score carried the story: 446 total yards, 153 rushing yards, and 293 passing yards. UCF finished with 469 total yards, including 235 on the ground and 234 through the air.
Baylor converted 10-18 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Baylor led 7-28 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Demari Henderson 87 Yd Fumble Return (Colton Boomer Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Timmy McClain run for 2 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 14-0 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Blake Shapen run for 2 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 7-21 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Timmy McClain pass complete to Javon Baker for 65 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 21-0 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Johnny Richardson run for 79 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 7-0 over Baylor).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Demari Henderson 87 Yd Fumble Return (Colton Boomer Kick) (Baylor led 7-28 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Timmy McClain pass complete to Xavier Townsend for 6 yds for a TD (Colton Boomer KICK) (UCF led 35-7 over Baylor).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-35
Baylor defeated UCF.
Total yards
446-469
Baylor held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
153
Baylor averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
293
Baylor averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
Baylor's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 469 | 446 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 293 |
| Rushing Yards | 235 | 153 |
| First Downs | 18 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 10-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-74 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-26 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 24:29 | 35:31 |