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UCF Knights Dominate Golden Flashes at FBC Mortgage Stadium in American Football Showdown

The University of Central Florida Knights continued their strong start to the season with a commanding 56-6 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Knights improved their record to 3-1, while the Golden Flashes fell to 1-3.


Aug 31, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Michael Alaimo (18) is sacked by UCF Knights defensive tackle Ricky Barber (5) during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports battle for the ball

In front of a near-capacity crowd at FBC Mortgage Stadium, the UCF Knights displayed an offensive clinic against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The home team's offense was unstoppable, amassing a total of 723 yards. The ground game was particularly effective for UCF, churning out 389 rushing yards with an average of over eight yards per carry and contributing five touchdowns, including a notable longest run that stopped just short of half a century mark at 48 yards.


The aerial attack complemented UCF's rushing success as they passed for 334 yards with an impressive completion percentage of over seventy percent. Quarterback play was sharp; despite two interceptions, three passing touchdowns were recorded including one that matched their longest rush at fifty yards. This balanced assault helped UCF achieve thirty-two first downs throughout the game.


Aug 31, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) is tackled by Kent State Golden Flashes linebacker CJ Harris (37) during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports battle for the ball

Defensively, UCF also made its presence felt by sacking Kent State quarterbacks three times and recording four tackles for loss. Their defensive efforts resulted in limiting Kent State to only six points throughout four quarters and securing one interception without allowing any return yardage.


Special teams contributed positively as well; all but one kickoff ended in touchbacks thanks to six kicks sailing into the end zone out of nine attempts totaling five hundred eighty-one yards. Additionally, although not needed often due to the prolific offense, punting was efficient with an average net yardage equaling forty-two on their sole punt attempt.


Aug 31, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back Demarkcus Bowman (23) is tackled by Kent State Golden Flashes linebacker Khali Saunders (45) during the second half at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports battle for the ball

Penalties were kept relatively low with seven infractions costing them seventy penalty yards which did not significantly impact their dominant performance or hinder their momentum during crucial drives.


As fans look ahead after this convincing win by UCF Knights football team, attention turns toward their next challenge on September 9th when they will face off against Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium in Boise. This away game is scheduled for a prime-time broadcast on Fox Sports 1 starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time where fans can tune in to support their team as they continue through this promising season.

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