Milton throws 3 TDs, No. 12 UCF holds off Temple 52-40
McKenzie Milton threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 12 UCF hold off Temple 52-40 and extend the nation's longest winning streak to 21 games Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Temple Owls
40
UCF Knights
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEM | 17 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 40 |
| UCF | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 52 |
Acrisure Bounce House · 41,153 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Navy Midshipmen | L 35-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ East Carolina Pirates | L 9-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Charlotte 49ers | L 31-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs UConn Huskies | L 20-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | W 17-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:36 40-52
Matthew Wright 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:16 40-49
Taj McGowan 10 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Touchdown 9:44 40-42
Ventell Bryant 8 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:52 34-42
Michael Colubiale 19 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Touchdown 14:10 34-35
Greg McCrae 32 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Touchdown 0:18 34-28
Ventell Bryant 15 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 1:43 27-28
Taj McGowan 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Field Goal 6:12 27-21
Will Mobley 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:22 24-21
McKenzie Milton 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Touchdown 13:52 24-14
Anthony Russo 5 Yd Run (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 2:52 17-14
Randle Jones 70 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 4:12 10-14
Michael Colubiale 9 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Touchdown 6:10 10-7
Branden Mack 18 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 8:54 3-7
Dredrick Snelson 19 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Field Goal 12:45 3-0
Will Mobley 41 Yd Field Goal
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UCF
1 play, -2 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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TEM 0:45
4 plays, -7 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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UCF 1:36
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:36 40-52
Matthew Wright 32 Yd Field Goal
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TEM 4:57
10 plays, 54 yards, 3:19 · Downs
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UCF 8:16
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:16 40-49
Taj McGowan 10 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TEM 9:44
8 plays, 67 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 40-42
Ventell Bryant 8 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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UCF 13:41
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:11 · Interception
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TEM 14:52
10 plays, 53 yards, 4:00 · Missed FG
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UCF 3:52
7 plays, 88 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:52 34-42
Michael Colubiale 19 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TEM 5:50
12 plays, 53 yards, 6:08 · Punt
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UCF 11:58
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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TEM 12:59
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:11 · Interception
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UCF 14:10
4 plays, 66 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:10 34-35
Greg McCrae 32 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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UCF
3 plays, 56 yards, 0:18 · End of Half
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TEM 0:18
6 plays, 64 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 34-28
Ventell Bryant 15 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley Kick)
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UCF 1:43
10 plays, 73 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:43 27-28
Taj McGowan 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TEM 3:49
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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UCF 5:35
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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TEM 6:12
14 plays, 55 yards, 5:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:12 27-21
Will Mobley 27 Yd Field Goal
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UCF 11:22
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 24-21
McKenzie Milton 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TEM 13:52
11 plays, 79 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:52 24-14
Anthony Russo 5 Yd Run (Will Mobley Kick)
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UCF 1:49
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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TEM 2:52
3 plays, 82 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:52 17-14
Randle Jones 70 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley Kick)
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UCF 4:12
10 plays, 70 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 10-14
Michael Colubiale 9 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TEM 6:10
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 10-7
Branden Mack 18 Yd pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley Kick)
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UCF 8:54
4 plays, 86 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:54 3-7
Dredrick Snelson 19 Yd pass from McKenzie Milton (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Team Stats
TEM
UCF
35
1st Downs
35
4-16
3rd down efficiency
1-8
3-5
4th down efficiency
1-1
670
Total Yards
630
444
Passing
312
31/52
Comp/Att
17/33
8.5
Yards per pass
9.5
226
Rushing
318
46
Rushing Attempts
43
4.9
Yards per rush
7.4
14-149
Penalties
8-50
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
38:08
Possession
21:52
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