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UCF at Houston

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Houston beat UCF 51–⁠31. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayUCF4–⁠8 in 2006
31
HomeHouston10–⁠4 in 2006
51

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonTV: CBSSNAttendance 13,242

At kickoff
75°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; William P. Hobby Airport (KHOU), 11 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UCF7143731
Houston107142051

Standouts

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Player stats

UCF

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kyle Israel9/1820711
Steven Moffett9/137501
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Kevin Smith31163316
Kyle Israel847010
Phil Smith525016
Jason Peters31305
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mike Walker6119054
Javid James354043
Kevin Smith436026
Rocky Ross334016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Sha’reff Rashad1330

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kevin Kolb22/3430531
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Anthony Alridge9131151
Jackie Battle1470318
Kevin Kolb87011
Roshawn Pope2302
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Biren Ealy485152
Roshawn Pope276162
Mark Hafner241021
Vincent Marshall639117
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Will Gulley180
Brandon Brinkley1450

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

UCFHouston
530Total yards516
282Passing yards318
248Rushing yards211
9.1Yards per pass9.0
5.3Yards per rush6.4
24First downs22
9–⁠15Third downs7–⁠13
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠1
4Turnovers1
8–⁠70Penalties5–⁠50
20:01Possession16:39

Efficiency

UCFHouston
53%Success rate44%
0.20EPA per play0.15
0.85Explosiveness0.95
0.14Rushing EPA0.22
0.31Passing EPA0.13
43%Passing-down success37%
0.18First-down EPA−0.17
−0.08Second-down EPA0.20
0.90Third-down EPA0.88
2%Havoc by its defense3%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Houston end zoneUCF end zoneQ1 UCFFumble, 2 playsQ1 HoustonField goal, 8 playsQ1 UCFMissed FG, 14 playsQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 UCFTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 HoustonInterception, 1 playQ1 UCFInterception, 4 playsQ2 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 playQ2 UCFInterception, 5 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 6 playsQ2 UCFPunt, 4 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 UCFTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ2 UCFTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ2 HoustonEnd of half, 5 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 UCFField goal, 7 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ3 UCFTouchdown run, 13 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 UCFPunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 UCFPunt, 3 playsQ4 HoustonPunt, 5 playsQ4 UCFFumble, 6 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 UCFEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, UCF right to left.
  1. Q1 UCFFumble, 2 plays, 23 yards
  2. Q1 HoustonField goal, 8 plays, 39 yards
  3. Q1 UCFMissed FG, 14 plays, 56 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 76 yards
  5. Q1 UCFTouchdown run, 10 plays, 72 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  7. Q1 UCFInterception, 4 plays, 5 yards
  8. Q2 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 play, 29 yards
  9. Q2 UCFInterception, 5 plays, 28 yards
  10. Q2 HoustonPunt, 6 plays, 3 yards
  11. Q2 UCFPunt, 4 plays, 20 yards
  12. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  13. Q2 UCFTouchdown run, 4 plays, 53 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  15. Q2 UCFTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 36 yards
  16. Q2 HoustonEnd of half, 5 plays, 30 yards
  17. Q3 HoustonTouchdown run, 7 plays, 80 yards
  18. Q3 UCFField goal, 7 plays, 59 yards
  19. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 80 yards
  20. Q3 UCFTouchdown run, 13 plays, 81 yards
  21. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 81 yards
  22. Q4 UCFPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  23. Q4 HoustonTouchdown run, 9 plays, 49 yards
  24. Q4 UCFPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  25. Q4 HoustonPunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  26. Q4 UCFFumble, 6 plays, 44 yards
  27. Q4 HoustonTouchdown run, 1 play, 4 yards
  28. Q4 UCFEnd of game, 2 plays, 3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Houston 10, UCF 7
UCF Fumble, 2 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 20Kyle Israel pass complete to Rocky Ross for 16 yards to the UCF 36 for a 1ST down.
14:121st & 10 at own 36Kevin Smith rush for 5 yards, fumbled at the UCF 43, recovered by Phillip Hunt at the UCF 43.
Houston Field goal, 8 plays
14:001st & 10 at opp 43Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 6 yards to the UCF 37.
13:582nd & 4 at opp 37Anthony Alridge rush for 5 yards to the UCF 32 for a 1ST down.
13:361st & 10 at opp 32Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 11 yards to the UCF 21 for a 1ST down.
13:101st & 10 at opp 21Kevin Kolb pass complete to Roshawn Pope for 14 yards to the UCF 7 for a 1ST down.
12:441st & goal at opp 7Jackie Battle rush for 3 yards to the UCF 4.
12:152nd & goal at opp 4Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Roy Otis.
12:123rd & goal at opp 4Kevin Kolb pass incomplete, broken up by Keith Shologan.
12:084th & goal at opp 4Ben Bell 21 yard field goal GOOD.Houston 3, UCF 0
12:02Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UCF Missed FG, 14 plays
11:251st & 10 at own 20Kevin Smith rush for 7 yards to the UCF 27.
10:592nd & 3 at own 27Kyle Israel pass complete to Kevin Smith for 1 yard to the UCF 28.
10:343rd & 2 at own 28Kevin Smith rush for 3 yards to the UCF 31 for a 1ST down.
10:101st & 10 at own 31Kevin Smith rush for 4 yards to the UCF 35.
9:182nd & 6 at own 35Kevin Smith rush for 2 yards to the UCF 37.
8:533rd & 4 at own 37Kyle Israel pass complete to Kevin Smith for 26 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down.
8:291st & 10 at opp 37Kevin Smith rush for 1 yard to the Houst 36.
7:502nd & 9 at opp 36Kyle Israel rush for 3 yards to the Houst 33.
7:143rd & 6 at opp 33Kyle Israel rush for 6 yards to the Houst 27 for a 1ST down.
6:411st & 10 at opp 27Kevin Smith rush for 8 yards to the Houst 19.
6:062nd & 2 at opp 19Kevin Smith rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 20, Ucf penalty 4 yard illegal shift accepted.
5:342nd & 7 at opp 24Kevin Smith rush for no gain to the Houst 24.
5:093rd & 7 at opp 24Kyle Israel pass incomplete.
5:044th & 7 at opp 24Michael Torres 41 yard field goal MISSED.
Houston Touchdown pass, 8 plays
4:231st & 10 at own 24Anthony Alridge rush for 9 yards to the Houst 33.
4:152nd & 1 at own 33Jackie Battle rush for 3 yards to the Houst 36 for a 1ST down.
3:561st & 10 at own 36Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Donnie Avery.
3:532nd & 10 at own 36Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Jeron Harvey.
3:463rd & 10 at own 36Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for 12 yards to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down.
3:431st & 10 at own 48Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Vincent Marshall.
3:402nd & 10 at own 48Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Donnie Avery.
3:323rd & 10 at own 48Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for 52 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 10, UCF 0
3:32Ben Bell extra point GOOD.
3:321st & 0 at own 35Houston penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
3:22Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 64 yards returned by Kenny Jackson for 12 yards to the UCF 28.
UCF Touchdown run, 10 plays
3:101st & 10 at own 28Steven Moffett pass complete to Mike Walker for 11 yards to the UCF 39 for a 1ST down.
3:021st & 10 at own 39Steven Moffett pass complete to Javid James for 10 yards to the UCF 49 for a 1ST down.
2:461st & 10 at own 49Steven Moffett pass incomplete to Javid James.
2:412nd & 10 at own 49Kevin Smith rush for 4 yards to the Houst 47.
2:303rd & 6 at opp 47Steven Moffett pass complete to Rocky Ross for 10 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down.
2:101st & 10 at opp 37Kevin Smith rush for 7 yards to the Houst 30.
1:432nd & 3 at opp 30Kevin Smith rush for 6 yards to the Houst 24 for a 1ST down.
1:231st & 10 at opp 24Kevin Smith rush for 15 yards to the Houst 9 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & goal at opp 9Kevin Smith rush for 6 yards to the Houst 3.
0:292nd & goal at opp 3Kevin Smith rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 10, UCF 6
0:29Michael Torres extra point GOOD.Houston 10, UCF 7
0:15Michael Torres kickoff for 27 yards returned by Brian Boehm for no gain to the Houst 38.
Houston Interception, 1 play
0:051st & 10 at own 38Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Shareff Rashad at the UCF 25, returned for 33 yards to the Houst 42.
2nd quarter10 drives, then UCF 21, Houston 17
UCF Interception, 4 plays
14:381st & 10 at opp 42Phillip Smith rush for 8 yards to the Houst 34.
14:222nd & 2 at opp 34Steven Moffett pass incomplete to Javid James.
13:563rd & 2 at opp 34Phillip Smith rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 37.
13:464th & 5 at opp 37Steven Moffett pass intercepted by Brandon Brinkley at the Houst 26, returned for 45 yards to the UCF 29.
Houston Touchdown run, 1 play
13:321st & 10 at opp 29Anthony Alridge rush for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 16, UCF 7
13:32Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 17, UCF 7
13:28Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
UCF Interception, 5 plays
13:131st & 10 at own 20Kevin Smith rush for 11 yards to the UCF 31 for a 1ST down.
12:431st & 10 at own 31Kyle Israel pass complete to Javid James for 1 yard to the UCF 32.
12:142nd & 9 at own 32Kevin Smith rush for 16 yards to the UCF 48 for a 1ST down.
12:081st & 10 at own 48Kyle Israel pass incomplete.
12:002nd & 10 at own 48Kyle Israel pass intercepted by Will Gulley at the Houst 41, returned for 8 yards to the Houst 49.
Houston Punt, 6 plays
11:351st & 10 at own 49Anthony Alridge rush for 2 yards to the UCF 49.
10:552nd & 8 at opp 49Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 6 yards to the UCF 43.
10:193rd & 2 at opp 43Jackie Battle rush for 18 yards to the UCF 25 for a 1ST down.
9:481st & 10 at opp 25Houston penalty 10 yard holding on Brennan Gleason accepted, no play.
9:381st & 20 at opp 35Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Roshawn Pope.
9:322nd & 20 at opp 35Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Donnie Avery.
8:523rd & 20 at opp 35Kevin Kolb sacked by Chris Welsh at the UCF 48 for a loss of 13 yards.
8:044th & 33 at opp 48Justin Laird punt for 32 yards, returned by Brooks Turner for 12 yards to the UCF 28.
UCF Punt, 4 plays
7:561st & 10 at own 28Phillip Smith rush for 16 yards to the UCF 44 for a 1ST down.
7:561st & 10 at own 44Ucf penalty 5 yard false start on Corey Rabazinski accepted.
7:391st & 15 at own 39Jason Peters rush for 5 yards to the UCF 44.
6:572nd & 10 at own 44Jason Peters rush for 4 yards to the UCF 48.
6:343rd & 6 at own 48Kyle Israel pass incomplete to Willie Thornton.
6:254th & 6 at own 48Aaron Horne punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Vincent Marshall at the Houst 11.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
5:541st & 10 at own 11Roshawn Pope rush for 1 yard to the Houst 12.
5:272nd & 9 at own 12Kevin Kolb rush for 6 yards to the Houst 18.
5:013rd & 3 at own 18Roshawn Pope rush for 2 yards to the Houst 20.
4:004th & 1 at own 20Justin Laird punt for 45 yards, returned by Brooks Turner for 12 yards to the UCF 47.
UCF Touchdown run, 4 plays
3:461st & 10 at own 47Kyle Israel pass incomplete to Rocky Ross.
3:462nd & 10 at own 47Ucf penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
3:382nd & 15 at own 42Kyle Israel pass complete to Mike Walker for 11 yards to the Houst 47.
2:583rd & 4 at opp 47Kyle Israel pass complete to Javid James for 43 yards to the Houst 4 for a 1ST down.
2:391st & goal at opp 4Kevin Smith rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 17, UCF 14
2:39Michael Torres extra point GOOD.
2:391st & 0 at own 35Houston penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
2:34Michael Torres kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
1:501st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for a loss of 4 yards to the Houst 16.
1:352nd & 14 at own 16Kevin Kolb pass complete to Anthony Alridge for 5 yards to the Houst 21.
1:313rd & 9 at own 21Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Vincent Marshall.
1:204th & 9 at own 21Justin Laird punt for 33 yards, returned by Brooks Turner for 18 yards to the Houst 36.
UCF Touchdown pass, 3 plays
1:101st & 10 at opp 36Kyle Israel pass complete to Kevin Smith for 5 yards to the Houst 31.
1:002nd & 5 at opp 31Kyle Israel rush for 10 yards to the Houst 21 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & 10 at opp 21Ucf penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
0:441st & 20 at opp 31Kyle Israel pass complete to Willie Thornton for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.UCF 20, Houston 17
0:44Michael Torres extra point GOOD.UCF 21, Houston 17
0:32Michael Torres kickoff for 64 yards returned by Anthony Alridge for 19 yards to the Houst 20.
Houston End of half, 5 plays
0:251st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Biren Ealy.
0:212nd & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for 4 yards to the Houst 24.
0:143rd & 6 at own 24Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 7 yards to the Houst 31 for a 1ST down.
0:141st & 10 at own 31Timeout HOUSTON, clock 00:14.
0:061st & 10 at own 31Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 3 yards to the Houst 34 out-of-bounds.
0:002nd & 7 at own 34Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 16 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
Q3 14:54Michael Torres kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Houston 31, UCF 24
Houston Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 20Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 5 yards to the Houst 25.
14:032nd & 5 at own 25Kevin Kolb pass complete to Rodney Hannah for 9 yards to the Houst 34 for a 1ST down.
13:491st & 10 at own 34Anthony Alridge rush for 51 yards to the UCF 15 for a 1ST down.
13:251st & 10 at opp 15Jackie Battle rush for 5 yards to the UCF 10.
12:552nd & 5 at opp 10Houston penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:252nd & 10 at opp 15Kevin Kolb rush for 6 yards to the UCF 9.
11:503rd & 4 at opp 9Jackie Battle rush for 2 yards to the UCF 7.
11:284th & 2 at opp 7Jackie Battle rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Ucf penalty offside declined.Houston 24, UCF 21
11:28Ben Bell extra point GOOD.
11:20Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 49 yards returned by Kenny Jackson for 9 yards to the UCF 25.
UCF Field goal, 7 plays
11:001st & 10 at own 25Kevin Smith rush for no gain to the UCF 25.
10:252nd & 10 at own 25Kevin Smith rush for 4 yards to the UCF 29.
9:513rd & 6 at own 29Kyle Israel pass complete to Mike Walker for 54 yards to the Houst 17 for a 1ST down.
9:301st & 10 at opp 17Kevin Smith rush for 1 yard to the Houst 16.
9:002nd & 9 at opp 16Kevin Smith rush for no gain to the Houst 16.
8:133rd & 9 at opp 16Kyle Israel rush for no gain to the Houst 16.
7:514th & 9 at opp 16Michael Torres 33 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 24
7:43Nick Beucher kickoff for 62 yards returned by Roshawn Pope for 17 yards to the Houst 20.
Houston Touchdown pass, 4 plays
7:081st & 10 at own 20Anthony Alridge rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 19.
6:482nd & 11 at own 19Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jeron Harvey for 8 yards to the Houst 27.
6:433rd & 3 at own 27Kevin Kolb rush for 11 yards to the Houst 38 for a 1ST down.
6:121st & 10 at own 38Kevin Kolb pass complete to Roshawn Pope for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 31, UCF 24
6:12Ben Bell extra point GOOD.
6:12Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 56 yards returned by Kenny Jackson for 24 yards to the UCF 33, Ucf penalty 14 yard holding accepted.
UCF Touchdown run, 13 plays
5:251st & 10 at own 19Kevin Smith rush for 4 yards to the UCF 23.
5:172nd & 6 at own 23Kevin Smith rush for 8 yards to the UCF 31 for a 1ST down.
4:501st & 10 at own 31Kyle Israel rush for 7 yards to the UCF 38.
4:332nd & 3 at own 38Kevin Smith rush for 3 yards to the UCF 41 for a 1ST down.
4:251st & 10 at own 41Ucf penalty 4 yard holding accepted, no play.
3:451st & 14 at own 37Kyle Israel rush for 10 yards to the UCF 47.
3:042nd & 4 at own 47Kevin Smith rush for 3 yards to the 50 yard line.
2:303rd & 1 at the 50Kevin Smith rush for 5 yards to the Houst 45 for a 1ST down.
2:001st & 10 at opp 45Jason Peters rush for 4 yards to the Houst 41.
1:262nd & 6 at opp 41Kyle Israel pass complete to Mike Walker for 20 yards to the Houst 21 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 21Ucf penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
0:581st & 20 at opp 31Kyle Israel rush for 10 yards to the Houst 21.
0:252nd & 10 at opp 21Kevin Smith rush for 7 yards to the Houst 14.
0:253rd & 3 at opp 14Timeout Ucf, clock 00:25.
0:193rd & 3 at opp 14Kevin Smith rush for 4 yards to the Houst 10 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:541st & 10 at opp 11Kevin Smith rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 31, UCF 30
Q4 14:54Michael Torres extra point GOOD.Tied at 31
Q4 14:46Michael Torres kickoff for 64 yards returned by Roshawn Pope for 18 yards to the Houst 19.
4th quarter8 drives, then Houston 51, UCF 31
Houston Touchdown pass, 7 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 19Anthony Alridge rush for 36 yards to the UCF 45 for a 1ST down.
14:221st & 10 at opp 45Kevin Kolb rush for no gain to the UCF 45.
13:572nd & 10 at opp 45Houston penalty 5 yard substitution infraction accepted.
13:302nd & 15 at the 50Kevin Kolb pass complete to Mark Hafner for 21 yards to the UCF 29 for a 1ST down.
13:051st & 10 at opp 29Kevin Kolb rush for no gain to the UCF 29.
12:302nd & 10 at opp 29Kevin Kolb pass complete to Mark Hafner for 20 yards to the UCF 9 for a 1ST down.
12:151st & goal at opp 9Kevin Kolb rush for 1 yard to the UCF 8.
11:452nd & goal at opp 8Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 37, UCF 31
11:45Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 38, UCF 31
11:36Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kenny Jackson for 25 yards to the UCF 25.
UCF Punt, 3 plays
11:241st & 10 at own 25Kyle Israel pass incomplete.
11:202nd & 10 at own 25Kyle Israel pass incomplete to Corey Rabazinski.
11:153rd & 10 at own 25Kyle Israel pass incomplete to Mike Walker.
10:494th & 10 at own 25Aaron Horne punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Vincent Marshall at the Houst 36, Ucf penalty 15 yard kick catching interference on Curtis Francis accepted.
Houston Touchdown run, 9 plays
10:381st & 10 at opp 49Anthony Alridge rush for 1 yard to the UCF 48.
10:072nd & 9 at opp 48Kevin Kolb pass incomplete to Mark Hafner.
9:593rd & 9 at opp 48Kevin Kolb pass complete to Biren Ealy for 17 yards to the UCF 31 for a 1ST down.
9:481st & 10 at opp 31Jackie Battle rush for 4 yards to the UCF 27.
9:122nd & 6 at opp 27Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 14 yards to the UCF 13 for a 1ST down.
9:001st & 10 at opp 13Jackie Battle rush for 4 yards to the UCF 9.
8:262nd & 6 at opp 9Jackie Battle rush for 4 yards to the UCF 5.
8:183rd & 2 at opp 5Jackie Battle rush for 4 yards to the UCF 1 for a 1ST down.
7:531st & goal at opp 1Jackie Battle rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 44, UCF 31
7:53Ben Bell extra point GOOD.Houston 45, UCF 31
7:45Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 58 yards returned by Kenny Jackson for 17 yards to the UCF 24.
UCF Punt, 3 plays
7:251st & 10 at own 24Kevin Smith rush for 3 yards to the UCF 27.
6:452nd & 7 at own 27Kyle Israel rush for 2 yards to the UCF 29.
6:183rd & 5 at own 29Kyle Israel pass incomplete to Willie Thornton.
6:114th & 5 at own 29Aaron Horne punt for 44 yards, fair catch by Vincent Marshall at the Houst 27.
Houston Punt, 5 plays
5:351st & 10 at own 27Jackie Battle rush for 6 yards to the Houst 33.
4:592nd & 4 at own 33Jackie Battle rush for 5 yards to the Houst 38 for a 1ST down.
3:581st & 10 at own 38Kevin Kolb rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Houst 33.
3:352nd & 15 at own 33Anthony Alridge rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Houst 33, recovered by Roy Otis at the Houst 33.
3:353rd & 15 at own 33Timeout Ucf, clock 03:35.
3:303rd & 15 at own 33Kevin Kolb pass complete to Jeron Harvey for 8 yards to the Houst 41.
3:184th & 7 at own 41Justin Laird punt for 48 yards, returned by Brooks Turner for 12 yards to the UCF 23.
UCF Fumble, 6 plays
2:521st & 10 at own 23Steven Moffett pass complete to Rocky Ross for 9 yards to the UCF 32.
2:452nd & 1 at own 32Steven Moffett pass incomplete.
2:393rd & 1 at own 32Steven Moffett pass complete to Mike Walker for 7 yards to the UCF 39 for a 1ST down.
2:271st & 10 at own 39Steven Moffett pass complete to Mike Walker for 16 yards to the Houst 45 for a 1ST down.
2:151st & 10 at opp 45Steven Moffett pass complete to Kevin Smith for 4 yards to the Houst 41.
1:342nd & 6 at opp 41Steven Moffett pass complete to Corey Rabazinski for 8 yards, fumbled at the Houst 33, forced by Willie Gaston, recovered by Willie Gaston, returned by Willie Gaston for 63 yards at the UCF 4, tackled by Willie Gaston.
Houston Touchdown run, 1 play
1:291st & goal at opp 4Jackie Battle rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 51, UCF 31
1:29Ben Bell extra point BLOCKED.
1:18Garrett Lefevre kickoff for 58 yards returned by Kenny Jackson for 18 yards to the UCF 25.
UCF End of game, 2 plays
0:521st & 10 at own 25Phillip Smith rush for 2 yards to the UCF 27.
0:262nd & 8 at own 27Phillip Smith rush for 1 yard to the UCF 28.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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UCF leads 8–⁠5 in 13 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

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2023UCF 27, Houston 13
2020UCF 44, Houston 21
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