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Houston at UCF
Nov 8, 2025 • Completed
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Houston
Big 12

Final Score
30 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
6.66
Postgame Win Probability
UCF: 73.0%
Houston: 27.0%
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Game Story
Houston edges UCF 30-27
Houston defeated UCF 30-27 in Week 11 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 433-282 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 30-27. (04:22) #16 N.Ruelas field goal attempt from 37 yards GOOD (H: #40 A.Venneri, LS: #47 D.Riggs), clock 04:17 came with 4:17 left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 433 total yards, 210 rushing yards, and 223 passing yards. UCF finished with 282 total yards, including 146 on the ground and 136 through the air.
Houston converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, Houston led 17-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (08:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass complete deep right to #0 A.Thomas caught at UCF28, for 64 yards to the UCF00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:52, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY UCF Holding dec….
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
(04:22) #16 N.Ruelas field goal attempt from 37 yards GOOD (H: #40 A.Venneri, LS: #47 D.Riggs), clock 04:17 (UCF led 3-0 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
(09:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #22 M.Montgomery rush middle for 1 yard gain to the HOU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:39, 1ST DOWN #16 N.Ruelas kick attempt good (H: #40 A.Venneri, LS: #47 D.Riggs) (UCF led 10-0 over Houston).
Passing Touchdown
(08:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass complete deep right to #0 A.Thomas caught at UCF28, for 64 yards to the UCF00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 07:52, 1ST DOWN, PENALTY UCF Holding declined #92… (Houston led 7-10 over UCF).
Interception Return Touchdown
Latreveon McCutchin 45 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Sanchez Kick) (UCF led 10-14 over Houston).
Rushing Touchdown
(02:15) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 J.Nixon rush left for 15 yards gain to the HOU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 02:05, 1ST DOWN #16 N.Ruelas kick attempt good (H: #40 A.Venneri, LS: #47 D.Riggs) (UCF led 17-14 over Houston).
Interception Return Touchdown
(01:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass intercepted by #2 P.Dunnam at HOU43 #2 P.Dunnam return 43 yards to the HOU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:36 #16 N.Ruelas kick attempt good (H: #40 A.Venn… (Houston led 14-24 over UCF).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-27
Houston defeated UCF.
Total yards
433-282
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
210
Houston averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
223
Houston averaged 7.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
UCF's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 282 | 433 |
| Passing Yards | 136 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 210 |
| First Downs | 14 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-75 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-30 | 20-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 25:22 | 34:38 |