2024 UCF Knights football team
2024 UCF Knights football | |
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Conference | Big 12 Conference |
Record | 4–6 (2–5 Big 12) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Tim Harris Jr. (1st season) |
Co-offensive coordinator | Darin Hinshaw (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Spread option |
Defensive coordinator | Addison Williams (1st season) |
Base defense | 4–3 or 4–2–5 |
Home stadium | FBC Mortgage Stadium |
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No. 14 BYU | 6 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 16 Colorado | 6 | – | 1 | 8 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 21 Arizona State | 5 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 22 Iowa State | 5 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas State | 4 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baylor | 4 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TCU | 4 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas Tech | 4 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia | 4 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati | 3 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas | 3 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Houston | 3 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
UCF | 2 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 2 | – | 5 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah | 1 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma State | 0 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: December 7, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rankings from CFP Rankings |
The 2024 UCF Knights football team represents the University of Central Florida (UCF) as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They are led by Gus Malzahn in his 4th year as their head coach. The Knights play their home games at FBC Mortgage Stadium located in Orlando, Florida.
After eight games, on October 28, defensive coordinator Ted Roof was fired.[1] Starting with the game against Arizona on November 2, assistant Addison Williams was promoted to defensive coordinator and offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr. was named offensive play-caller.[2]
Offseason
[edit]Transfers
[edit]Incoming
[edit]Player | Position | Previous school |
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Ja'Varrius Johnson | WR | Auburn |
Mac McWilliams | DB | UAB |
Keegan Smith | IOL | Central Michigan |
Sheldon Arnold II | DB | ETSU |
Jacoby Jones | WR | Ohio |
Peny Boone | RB | Louisville |
Jacurri Brown | QB | Miami |
Tre'Quon Fegans | DB | USC |
Jack Bernstein | LS | Georgia State |
Nyjalik Kelly | DE | Miami |
Cedrick Hawkins | S | Ohio State |
Evan Morris | TE | Michigan State |
KJ Jefferson | QB | Arkansas |
Ladarius Tennison | STAR | Ole Miss |
Ethan Barr | LB | Vanderbilt |
Jesiah Pierce | LB | Texas Tech |
Antoine Jackson | DB | East Carolina |
Xe'ree Alexander | LB | Idaho |
Jabari Brooks | OL | Samford |
Myles Montgomery | RB | Cincinnati |
Daylon Dotson | DE | UT Martin |
DeShawn Pace | STAR | Cincinnati |
Byron Threats | S | Cincinnati |
Wes Dorsey | OL | Western Kentucky |
Reece Adkins | TE | Eastern Kentucky |
Zavier Carter | DE | UNLV |
Goldie Lawrence | WR | Florida State |
Outgoing
[edit]Player | Position | Destination |
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Xavier Williams | DB | Middle Tennessee |
Zavier Carter | DE | TBD |
Jason Duclona | DB | Liberty |
Ja'Maric Morris | DB | Georgia State |
Stephen Martin | WR | Samford |
Goldie Lawrence | WR | Florida A&M |
Nikai Martinez | DB | Michigan State |
Timmy McClain | QB | Arkansas State |
Josh Celiscar | DE | Texas A&M |
Jarvis Ware | DB | UNLV |
KD McDaniel | DE | Georgia State |
Dallaz Corbitt | DE | Bethune–Cookman |
Kervins Choute | DT | UConn |
Isaiah Paul | LB | TBD |
Amari Johnson | WR | Florida A&M |
Corey Thornton | DB | Louisville |
Keenan Cupit | LB | Virginia Union |
Tyler Griffin | WR | ULM |
Jaylon Griffin | WR | Texas State |
Jordan McDonald | RB | Boston College |
Drake Metcalf | IOL | Virginia |
Gunnar Smith | QB | Highland CC |
Fred Davis II | DB | Jacksonville State |
Demarkcus Bowman | RB | TBD |
- Source:[3]
Preseason
[edit]Spring game
[edit]The 2024 UCF spring exhibition game was played on Friday April 12 at FBC Mortgage Stadium. The team was split into two squads for gameplay, the Knights and the 'Nauts. Two 12-minute halves were followed by a series of player skill challenges. Quarterback KJ Jefferson threw for 271 yards and two touchdown passes.[4]
Date | Time | Spring Game | Site | Result |
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April 12 | 7:00 pm | Knights vs. 'Nauts | FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL | 26-7 'Nauts |
Big 12 media poll
[edit]The preseason poll was released on July 2, 2024.[5]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Utah | 906 (20) |
2 | Kansas State | 889 (19) |
3 | Oklahoma State | 829 (14) |
4 | Kansas | 772 (5) |
5 | Arizona | 762 (3) |
6 | Iowa State | 661 |
7 | West Virginia | 581 |
8 | UCF | 551 |
9 | Texas Tech | 532 |
10 | TCU | 436 |
11 | Colorado | 400 |
12 | Baylor | 268 |
13 | BYU | 215 |
14 | Cincinnati | 196 |
15 | Houston | 157 |
16 | Arizona State | 141 |
- First place votes in ()
Award watch lists
[edit]Eleven players were named to the Reese's Senior Bowl watchlist: RJ Harvey, Peny Boone, Deshawn Pace, Brandon Adams, Marcellus Marshall, Mac McWilliams, Malachi Lawrence, Lee Hunter, Kobe Hudson, KJ Jefferson, and Ricky Barber.[6]
Player | Position | Award(s) |
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KJ Jefferson | QB | Maxwell Award Davey O'Brien Award Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award |
RJ Harvey | RB | Maxwell Award Doak Walker Award |
Lee Hunter | DT | Bronko Nagurski Trophy Outland Trophy Chuck Bednarik Award Lombardi Award |
Xavier Townsend | WR | Paul Hornung Award |
Kobe Hudson | WR | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
Caden Kitler | OL | Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award |
William Wells | S | Wuerffel Trophy |
Listed in the order that they were released |
Schedule
[edit]Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 29 | 7:00 p.m. | New Hampshire* | ESPN+ | W 57–3 | 44,206 | |
September 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Sam Houston* |
| ESPN+ | W 45–14 | 43,807 |
September 14 | 7:30 p.m. | at TCU | FOX | W 35–34 | 48,889 | |
September 28 | 3:30 p.m. | Colorado |
| FOX | L 21–48 | 45,702 |
October 5 | 7:45 p.m. | at Florida* | SECN | L 13–24 | 90,369 | |
October 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Cincinnati |
| ESPN2 | L 13–19 | 42,611 |
October 19 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 9 Iowa State | FS1 | L 35–38 | 61,500 | |
October 26 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 11 BYU |
| ESPN | L 24–37 | 42,144 |
November 2 | 3:30 p.m. | Arizona |
| FS1 | W 56–12 | 42,110 |
November 9 | 7:00 p.m. | at Arizona State | ESPN2 | L 31–35 | 44,940 | |
November 23 | 3:30 p.m. | at West Virginia | ESPNU | |||
November 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Utah |
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- Source[7]
Game summaries
[edit]vs. New Hampshire (FCS)
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats (FCS) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Knights | 6 | 23 | 28 | 0 | 57 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
- Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 44,206
- Referee: Cravonne Barrett
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Robert Lee (play-by-play) and Rene Ingoglia (analyst)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | UNH | UCF |
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First downs | 9 | 27 |
Total yards | 166 | 639 |
Rushing yards | 71 | 454 |
Passing yards | 95 | 185 |
Time of possession | 30:27 | 29:33 |
UCF won their season opening game for the 9th consecutive season. The UCF offense put up 454 rushing yards, just 7 yards shy of the school record set in 1992. New quarterback KJ Jefferson had a shaky start, completing only 2 passes in the first half. But Jefferson eventually threw for 164 yards and two touchdown passes, and ran for a touchdown. RJ Harvey led the offense with 142 yards rushing, two touchdown runs, along with one reception for 8 yards. Leading 23–3 at halftime, the Knights put the game away with touchdowns on four consecutive drives in the third quarter.
vs Sam Houston
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bearkats | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Knights | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
- Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. EDT; delayed until 7:02 p.m. EDT due to weather
- Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C)
- Game attendance: 43,807
- Referee: Henry Johns
- TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling (play-by-play) and Leger Douzable (analyst)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | SHSU | UCF |
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First downs | 12 | 28 |
Total yards | 286 | 554 |
Rushing yards | 67 | 384 |
Passing yards | 219 | 170 |
Time of possession | 25:57 | 34:03 |
RJ Harvey rushed for 126 yards and four touchdowns as UCF defeated Sam Houston 45–14. UCF improved to 2–0 on the season and achieved their 200th Division I FBS game victory. The Knights offense racked up a total of 384 yards rushing, the second week in a row with a strong ground game output. The Knights defense forced two turnovers, plus the special teams unit recovered a botched punt attempt by the Bearkats at the 2 yard line.
Harvey's four rushing touchdowns tied a school-record, last achieved by Isiah Bowser in 2019. The Knights started the season 2–0 for third time in four seasons under head coach Gus Malzahn. For this game, the players' helmets featured decals designed by pediatric patients at the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, in honor of Pediactric Cancer Awareness month.[8]
at TCU
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Knights | 0 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 35 |
Horned Frogs | 14 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 34 |
at Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX
- Date: September 14, 2024
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: 95 °F (35 °C)
- Game attendance: 48,889
- Referee: David Alvarez
- TV announcers (FOX): Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | UCF | TCU |
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First downs | 30 | 26 |
Total yards | 519 | 460 |
Rushing yards | 289 | 58 |
Passing yards | 230 | 402 |
Time of possession | 32:54 | 27:06 |
UCF traveled to TCU for their Big 12 conference opener. The Knights erased a 21-point deficit and defeated the Horned Frogs by the score of 35–34. Quarterback KJ Jefferson threw for 230 yards and three touchdown passes, and also rushed for 46 yards. RJ Harvey rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns, as the UCF offense put up 289 yards rushing total. It was UCF's first intra-conference road victory against an existing Big 12 opponent (one that was a member of the conference prior to 2023).
TCU built a 14–0 lead in the first quarter, with two quick touchdown strikes by quarterback Josh Hoover. UCF's first quarter drives came up empty, with a three-and-out followed by a blocked field goal. The Knights got on the board on the first play of the second quarter, with a 29-yard touchdown pass to RJ Harvey. The Horned Frogs answered, and stretched their lead to 21–7. In the final minute of the second quarter, the Knights were driving deep into TCU territory. The TCU defense managed to keep the Knights out of the endzone, and UCF had to settle for a field goal attempt. Colton Boomer's 27-yard field goal attempt was blocked - his second block of the half - and TCU led 21–7 at halftime.
TCU got the ball to start the third quarter, and drove 75 yards in just four plays. Josh Hoover connected to Jack Bech for a 50-yard touchdown, and the Horned Frogs led 28–7, their largest lead of the night. The Knights, rallied, however, scoring touchdowns on their next three drives. With 13:38 left in regulation, TCU clung to a 31–28 lead.
TCU drove down inside the UCF 10 yard line with under 11 minutes left. On 3rd & Goal at the UCF 1, a costly false start penalty pushed them back to the 6. The UCF defense stiffened, and TCU settled for a field goal and a 34–28 lead. After a TCU three-and-out, UCF took over with 3:44 to go. KJ Jefferson drove the Knights 72 yards in 10 plays for the go-ahead score. Jefferson found Kobe Hudson for a 20-yard touchdown pass with 36 seconds left. Colton Boomer's extra point gave the Knights a 35–34 lead. TCU had one last chance, and managed to make it down to the UCF 40 yard line. Kyle Lemmermann's 58-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right as time expired, and the Knights secured the victory.
vs Colorado
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Buffaloes | 14 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 48 |
Knights | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
- Date: September 28, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT, delayed until 4:20 p.m. EDT due to weather
- Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 45,702
- TV announcers (FOX): Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), and Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | COLO | UCF |
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First downs | 26 | 31 |
Total yards | 418 | 461 |
Rushing yards | 128 | 177 |
Passing yards | 290 | 284 |
Time of possession | 29:57 | 30:30 |
UCF hosted Colorado for their Big 12 intra-conference home opener, and the UCF main campus hosted Fox's Big Noon Kickoff pregame show.[9] The Buffaloes defeated the Knights 48–21 behind Shedeur Sanders' three touchdown passes. The Knights offense committed four turnovers in the loss.
at Florida
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Knights | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Gators | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
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Statistics | UCF | UF |
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First downs | 20 | 18 |
Total yards | 273 | 359 |
Rushing yards | 108 | 130 |
Passing yards | 165 | 229 |
Time of possession | 27:44 | 32:16 |
UCF faced Florida for the fourth meeting all-time. The Gators won the first two meetings at Gainesville (1999, 2006), and the Knights won the most recent meeting at the 2021 Gasparilla Bowl. This was the Knights' third and final non-conference game of the season. The Gators jumped out to a 24–3 lead in the first half, then held on for a 24–13 victory.
vs Cincinnati (rivalry)
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bearcats | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
Knights | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
- Date: October 12, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C)
- Game attendance: 42,611
- Referee: Stephen Baron
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), and Dawn Davenport (sideline reporter)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | CIN | UCF |
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First downs | 19 | 19 |
Total yards | 338 | 397 |
Rushing yards | 97 | 196 |
Passing yards | 241 | 201 |
Time of possession | 33:44 | 26:16 |
UCF hosted rival Cincinnati. KJ Jefferson was benched during the week and freshman EJ Colson started at quarterback. Jacurri Brown eventually took over in the middle of the first quarter. The Knights fell 19–13 for their third straight loss.
at No. 9 Iowa State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Knights | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
No. 9 Cyclones | 14 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 38 |
at Jack Trice Stadium • Ames, IA
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C)
- Game attendance: 61,500
- Referee: David Alvarez
- TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Spencer Tillman (analyst)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | UCF | ISU |
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First downs | 14 | 28 |
Total yards | 416 | 530 |
Rushing yards | 354 | 256 |
Passing yards | 62 | 274 |
Time of possession | 22:32 | 37:28 |
After playing most of the game the week prior, Jacurri Brown started at quarterback. Brown struggled in the air, completing only 8 passes for 62 yards, and 2 interception. However, he had 154 yards on the ground, and two touchdown runs. The Knights offense, led by RJ Harvey, racked up 354 total yards rushing. The UCF defense made two interceptions - a 63-yard "pick-six" by Brandon Adams, and a 70-yard interception return by Braeden Marshall that led to a touchdown. The Knights were leading #9 Iowa State 35–30 on the road with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Rocco Becht then drove the Cyclones 80 yards in 11 plays, scoring the game-winning touchdown with 30 seconds left. The Knights fell to 3–4 on the season.
vs No. 11 BYU
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 11 Cougars | 7 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 37 |
Knights | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
- Date: October 26, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 84 °F (29 °C)
- Game attendance: 42,144
- Referee: Kevin Boitmann
- TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Couzens (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline reporter)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | BYU | UCF |
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First downs | 29 | 18 |
Total yards | 483 | 379 |
Rushing yards | 255 | 181 |
Passing yards | 228 | 198 |
Time of possession | 40:28 | 19:32 |
BYU built a 17–0 lead in the first half, and pulled away for a 37–24 victory. Jacurri Brown started at quarterback for the Knights, but was benched in the fourth quarter after throwing two interceptions and managing only 96 yards. Dylan Rizk came in at quarterback and drove the Knights for two late touchdown scores, but time ran out for any chance at a comeback.
vs Arizona
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wildcats | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Knights | 14 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
- Date: November 2, 2024
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 86 °F (30 °C)
- Game attendance: 42,110
- Referee: Tutashinda Salaam
- TV announcers (FS1): Dan Hellie (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | ARIZ | UCF |
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First downs | 14 | 33 |
Total yards | 261 | 602 |
Rushing yards | 5 | 308 |
Passing yards | 256 | 294 |
Time of possession | 28:39 | 31:21 |
UCF hosted Arizona for the 8th annual Space Game. The Knights routed the Wildcats by the score of 56–12 to snap a five-game losing streak, and to improve to 8–0 all-time in the history of the Space Game. Redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk made his first start at quarterback, and threw for 294 yards and three touchdown passes.
RJ Harvey rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns, two in the first half. Harvey scored his first touchdown of the day on a 17-yard run in a heavy downpour. The play was set up by a Wildcats fumble one play earlier deep in their own territory. Harvey's second touchdown came in the second quarter, capping off a 99-yard drive which started inside their own 1 yard line. With UCF up 28–6 with 4 seconds left in the second quarter, Rizk connected to Randy Pittman Jr. for a 48-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired. The Knights took a 35–6 lead into halftime.
The Knights controlled the game from start to finish, racking up 602 yards on offense under new offensive play-caller Tim Harris Jr. The Knights defense, under new defensive coordinator Addison Williams, held the Wildcats to 5 yards rushing, sacked quarterback Noah Fifita five times, and forced a turnover.
at Arizona State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Knights | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Sun Devils | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
at Mountain America Stadium • Tempe, AZ
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 p.m.
- Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C)
- Game attendance: 44,940
- Referee: Luke Richmond
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Brian Custer (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst) and Lauren Sisler (sideline)
- Preview • Recap • Gamecast
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Statistics | UCF | ASU |
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First downs | 26 | 18 |
Total yards | 406 | 260 |
Rushing yards | 177 | 99 |
Passing yards | 229 | 161 |
Time of possession | 31:20 | 28:40 |
Dylan Rizk threw for 229 yards, and RJ Harvey scored three touchdowns, but the Knights fell 35–31 at Arizona State. Special teams miscues proved costly for the Knights. A blocked punt was returned for an Arizona State touchdown, then later a botched kickoff return led to a pick-six touchdown. With 3:24 left, and trailing by 4, the Knights faced 4th & 2 at the 22 yard line. RJ Harvey was tackled short of the line to gain, turning the ball over on downs. The Sun Devils were able to run the clock down, and secured the victory.
at West Virginia
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Knights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mountaineers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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After a bye week, UCF travels to West Virginia. The Knights need victories in their final two games to improve to 6–6 and become bowl-elibigle.
vs Utah
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Utes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Knights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
at FBC Mortgage Stadium • Orlando, FL
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UCF hosts Utah on Black Friday in the final game of the regular season.
Personnel
[edit]2024 UCF Knights Football | ||||||||||
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends/H-back |
Offensive Lineman
Kickers/Punters Long snappers |
Defensive tackles
Linebacker
Defensive back
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Defensive ends
Legend Coaching staff
→ Roster updated November, 2024 |
Awards
[edit]Player | Position | Award(s) |
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KJ Jefferson | QB | Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year[11] Week 3 — Manning Star of the Week[12] Week 3 — Davey O'Brien Great 8 List[13] |
Kobe Hudson | WR | Big 12 Preseason All-Big 12 Offense[11] |
Lee Hunter | DL | Big 12 Preseason All-Big 12 Defense[11] |
RJ Harvey | RB | Week 3 — Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week[14] Week 3 — East–West Shrine Bowl Breakout Player of the Week[15] Week 3 — Doak Walker Award National Running Back of the Week[16] Doak Walker Award semifinalist[17] |
Randy Pittman Quadric Bullard RJ Harvey Ricky Barber |
PFF Big 12 Team of the Week (November 9)[18] |
References
[edit]- ^ Rittenberg, Adam (October 28, 2024). "UCF fires defensive coordinator Ted Roof amid 5-game slide". Motorsport. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
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