UCF dominates Villanova in final tuneup before Big 12 debut
— It did not take long for UCF to find its groove after losing starting quarterback John Rhys Plumlee to an injury late in last week's win over Boise State.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Villanova Wildcats
14
UCF Knights
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| UCF | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 48 |
Acrisure Bounce House · 44,206 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Lafayette Leopards | W 44-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks | W 24-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Fordham Rams | W 38-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Morgan State Bears | L 35-38 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Colgate Raiders | L 21-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:44 14-48
TD Ayo-Durojaiye 11 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
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Touchdown 11:22 7-48
Jaylon Griffin 36 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 13:42 7-41
Connor Watkins 3 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
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Touchdown 5:12 0-41
RJ Harvey 24 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Field Goal 0:25 0-34
Colton Boomer 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:04 0-31
Javon Baker 25 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 7:47 0-24
RJ Harvey 5 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 1:01 0-17
Jordan McDonald 1 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 4:51 0-10
Jordan McDonald 1 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Field Goal 9:21 0-3
Colton Boomer 26 Yd Field Goal
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UCF
12 plays, 64 yards, 4:44 · End of Game
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VILL 4:44
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:44 14-48
TD Ayo-Durojaiye 11 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
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UCF 7:38
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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VILL 10:01
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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UCF 11:22
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 7-48
Jaylon Griffin 36 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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VILL 13:42
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:42 7-41
Connor Watkins 3 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
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UCF 5:12
9 plays, 87 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:12 0-41
RJ Harvey 24 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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VILL 8:18
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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UCF 9:44
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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VILL 11:49
4 plays, 26 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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VILL
1 play, 2 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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UCF 0:25
9 plays, 56 yards, 2:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:25 0-34
Colton Boomer 41 Yd Field Goal
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VILL 2:54
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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UCF 5:04
2 plays, 73 yards, 0:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 0-31
Javon Baker 25 Yd pass from Timmy McClain (Colton Boomer Kick)
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VILL 5:23
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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UCF 7:47
8 plays, 45 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:47 0-24
RJ Harvey 5 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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VILL 10:32
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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UCF 12:49
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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VILL 14:32
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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UCF 1:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 0-17
Jordan McDonald 1 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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VILL 2:01
1 play, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception
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UCF 2:12
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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VILL 3:14
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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UCF 4:51
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:51 0-10
Jordan McDonald 1 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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VILL 8:08
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:05 · Punt
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UCF 9:21
14 plays, 69 yards, 5:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:21 0-3
Colton Boomer 26 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
VILL
UCF
11
1st Downs
31
1-12
3rd down efficiency
7-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
228
Total Yards
600
144
Passing
349
9/23
Comp/Att
24/33
6.3
Yards per pass
10.6
84
Rushing
251
30
Rushing Attempts
54
2.8
Yards per rush
4.6
3-20
Penalties
7-43
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
27:08
Possession
32:52
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