Gabriel throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 UCF beats Ga Tech 49-21
Dillon Gabriel threw for a career-best 417 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Central Florida to a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech in the Knights' season opener Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UCF Knights
49
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | 7 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 49 |
| GT | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Bobby Dodd Stadium · 11,000 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | W 33-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | vs Baylor Bears | L 9-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs BYU Cougars | W 39-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 28-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Cougars | L 17-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:28 49-21
Bentavious Thompson 4 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 5:30 42-21
Marlon Williams 7 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 11:40 35-21
Otis Anderson 1 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 13:12 28-21
Jahmyr Gibbs 33 Yd Run (Gavin Stewart Kick)
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Touchdown 1:14 28-14
Jahmyr Gibbs 9 Yd pass from Jeff Sims (Gavin Stewart Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 28-7
Tre Nixon 25 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 6:48 21-7
Greg McCrae 21 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 11:47 14-7
Marlon Williams 8 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 11:58 7-7
Tre Nixon 6 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 14:05 0-7
Jeff Sims 1 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick)
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UCF
4 plays, 45 yards, 2:02 · End of Game
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GT 2:02
4 plays, 30 yards, 1:26 · Fumble
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UCF 3:28
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:28 49-21
Bentavious Thompson 4 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 5:24
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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UCF 5:30
8 plays, 63 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:30 42-21
Marlon Williams 7 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 9:13
7 plays, 38 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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UCF 11:40
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:40 35-21
Otis Anderson 1 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 13:12
5 plays, 56 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:12 28-21
Jahmyr Gibbs 33 Yd Run (Gavin Stewart Kick)
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UCF 14:53
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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GT 1:04
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:00 · Downs
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UCF 4:04
9 plays, 45 yards, 3:09 · Downs
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GT 7:13
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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UCF 9:21
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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GT 10:59
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:29 · Punt
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UCF 12:28
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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GT 12:34
1 play, -5 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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UCF 12:43
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:16 · Downs
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UCF
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:14 · End of Half
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GT 1:14
10 plays, 75 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:14 28-14
Jahmyr Gibbs 9 Yd pass from Jeff Sims (Gavin Stewart Kick)
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UCF 2:17
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 28-7
Tre Nixon 25 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 3:35
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:00 · Interception
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UCF 4:35
3 plays, 55 yards, 0:51 · Fumble
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GT 5:26
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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UCF 6:48
9 plays, 90 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:48 21-7
Greg McCrae 21 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 9:43
4 plays, 28 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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UCF 11:47
12 plays, 80 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 14-7
Marlon Williams 8 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 14:46
14 plays, 62 yards, 5:04 · Missed FG
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UCF 4:50
6 plays, 9 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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GT 7:44
9 plays, 67 yards, 4:14 · Fumble
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UCF 11:58
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:58 7-7
Tre Nixon 6 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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GT 14:05
3 plays, 21 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
UCF
GT
31
1st Downs
23
10-16
3rd down efficiency
7-15
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
660
Total Yards
471
417
Passing
244
27/41
Comp/Att
18/37
10.2
Yards per pass
6.6
243
Rushing
227
51
Rushing Attempts
44
4.8
Yards per rush
5.2
8-51
Penalties
7-49
2
Turnovers
5
1
Fumbles lost
3
1
Interceptions thrown
2
31:52
Possession
28:08
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