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UCF Knights Dominate at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Football Showdown Against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

The University of Central Florida Knights improved their season record to 2-1 after a commanding victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who are now 0-5. The final score read 49-21 in favor of the visiting team.


Nov 5, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; UCF Knights defensive back Jarvis Ware (24) reacts after a defensive stop during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

At Bobby Dodd Stadium, the UCF Knights showcased an impressive offensive performance against the Yellow Jackets. The Knights' quarterback threw for 417 yards with a completion rate of 66 percent and connected on four touchdown passes, with the longest being a 25-yard throw. Despite one interception, his overall quarterback rating was an outstanding 179.


The rushing game was equally effective for UCF as they accumulated 243 yards on the ground across 51 attempts, averaging nearly five yards per carry. They punched in three touchdowns via rushes, with the longest rush resulting in a touchdown from just beyond twenty yards out.


UCF's receiving corps had a field day as well, racking up 417 receiving yards on twenty-seven receptions and scoring four touchdowns. Their ability to gain significant yardage after catches contributed immensely to their total offensive yardage which stood at an imposing figure of six hundred forty-three by game's end.


Special teams also played their part; UCF kickers ensured that six out of eight kickoffs resulted in touchbacks while punters maintained an average of forty-five net yards across three punts. On defense, UCF forced three fumbles and recovered all three while also intercepting two passes from Georgia Tech quarterbacks.


Penalties were relatively low for both sides with UCF committing eight penalties totaling fifty-one yards lost due to infractions. Efficiency within scoring range was notable for UCF as they succeeded on eighty-six percent of red zone opportunities and converted one hundred percent when it came down to goal-to-go situations.


Georgia Tech's effort did not go unnoticed despite falling short on home turf. They managed twenty-one points against a robust Knights defense but struggled to contain UCF's dynamic offense throughout four quarters of play.


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting game as the University of Central Florida Knights will face off against East Carolina Pirates at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville on September twenty-sixth at noon Eastern Time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted live on ABC network where fans can tune in to support their team.

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