UCF Knights 2024 Recap

A road game for the BYU Cougars. They are in Orlando, Florida. Home of Disney World and course

the University of Central Florida (UCF).

Questions

Can BYU stop the running game of UCF?

Will the defense show up?

How will the offense do?

The Game

First Quarter

BYU got the ball, went down the field, and scored a touchdown. Retzlaff ran for 29 yards and scored a touchdown.

BYU 7

UCF 0

That is how the first Quarter will run out. BYU controlled that first Quarter.

Second Quarter

BYU started on their 9-yard line, went down the field in 16 plays, and ended up kicking a field goal to go ahead by 10

BYU 10

UCF 0

Later in the Quarter, L.J. Martin ran for 15 yards for a touchdown, putting the Cougars up by 17.

BYU 17

UCF 0

UCF finally got going, and Harvey ran 54 yards before being tackled. He then ran it in for a Touchdown.

BYU 17

UCF 7

UCF went down, and they kicked an FG to add 3 points to the score

BYU 17

UCF 10

Retzlaff threw it to C. Roberts, and he ran for a touchdown. That was a 62-yard play.

BYU 24

UCF 10

That is how the first half ended.

How is the BYU defense handling the UCF offense after their explosive game last week? UCF had 115 yards rushing. BYU could have been better, but Harvey, the RB, is just an explosive player. Brown, the quarterback, is a good runner as well.

BYU will have to focus more on the line of scrimmage and follow the ball.

The offense is doing OK.

2nd Half

Third Quarter

It was all BYU. Chase Roberts caught a great catch at the one-yard line. Then Retzlaff threw the ball to the tight end, M. Ta`ase,

BYU 31

UCF 10

Then the other score was a 31-yard FG by Ferrin,

BYU 34

UCF 10

That is how the third quarter would end.

Fourth Quarter

With 10:25 left in the game, UCF introduced a new quarterback, and what do you know? That spark ignited UCF, and they went down the field and scored a touchdown. I mean, that looked easy on this BYU defense. They went for a 2-point conversion, and they made it.

BYU 34

UCF 18

BYU had to go down the field to put the game away. They did drive the field, but they only got an FG.

BYU 37

UCF 10

Statics

BYU	Stat	UCF
480	Total Yards	379
228	Passing Yards	198
252	Rushing Yards	181
6.4	Yards per play	6.8
29	First Downs	18
7/15	3rd Down efficiency	2/10
2/2	4th Down efficiently	2/2
75	Total Plays	56
2	Punts	4
8 (50)	Penalties (Yards)	5(55)
1	Fumbles lost	0
0	Interceptions Thrown	2
40:28	Time of Possession	19:45

Questions

Can BYU stop the running game of UCF?

BYU did stop the running game from the quarterback. Last week, he had 155 yards, but today, it was about 9 yards. Before a new quarterback came in, that changed. It looked like the defense didn’t show up for that drive. Starting with 10:25 left in the game, the defense seemed to go to sleep.

Will the defense show up?

Yes, the defense showed up for about 90% of the game. They did get two interceptions, but the rushing and the short passes still hurt them.

How will the offense do?

The offense did a good job despite losing the ball on one turnover. There was a fumble by the quarterback, Jake Retslaff, in the fourth Quarter. They were on fire, and it seemed like they could run the ball well.

Thoughts

It was a good game. BYU showed up and knew what they had to do. That first drive set the tone of the game. In this game, they focused more on running the ball. The passing game was there, and Chase Roberts had a couple of good catches.

This is because of UCF’s performance against Iowa State last week. BYU adjusted well.

What is next

BYU has a bye week next week and will face the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium. The time is unknown, but we will update you when it becomes available.

The game is a late-night game on ESPN; it is 8:15 PM MST

10:15 PM EST

9:15 PM CST

7:15 PM PST

The Question I have for the next game is

Will Utah step up and have a good match? Will the Cougars crush the Utes?