RJ Harvey's 4 TDs power UCF past Sam Houston, 45-14
— RJ Harvey rushed for three of his four touchdowns in the first half to help power UCF to a 45-14 win over Sam Houston Saturday for its second straight win at home to start the season.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Sam Houston Bearkats
14
UCF Knights
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| UCF | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/26 | @ Missouri State Bears | L 3-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/21/26 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | L 24-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/14/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | L 3-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 3-35 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 14-49 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:14 14-45
Michael Phoenix II 22 Yd pass from Jase Bauer (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Touchdown 12:36 7-45
Peny Boone 3 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 7:14 7-38
RJ Harvey 2 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 9:58 7-31
Myles Montgomery 7 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 3:59 7-24
RJ Harvey 22 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 8:41 7-17
Simeon Evans 64 Yd pass from Noah Smith (Christian Pavon Kick)
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Field Goal 10:36 0-17
Colton Boomer 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:07 0-14
RJ Harvey 2 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Touchdown 8:17 0-7
RJ Harvey 19 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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SHSU
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:50 · End of Game
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UCF 1:50
7 plays, 52 yards, 2:24 · Downs
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SHSU 4:14
11 plays, 80 yards, 5:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:14 14-45
Michael Phoenix II 22 Yd pass from Jase Bauer (Christian Pavon Kick)
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UCF 9:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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SHSU 11:33
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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UCF 12:36
8 plays, 88 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:36 7-45
Peny Boone 3 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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SHSU 0:25
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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UCF 2:12
6 plays, 47 yards, 2:58 · Fumble
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SHSU 5:10
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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UCF 7:14
1 play, 2 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 7-38
RJ Harvey 2 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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SHSU 7:18
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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UCF 9:58
4 plays, 42 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 7-31
Myles Montgomery 7 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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SHSU 11:56
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:04 · Interception
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SHSU
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:46 · End of Half
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UCF 0:46
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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SHSU 1:54
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:05 · Punt
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UCF 3:59
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:59 7-24
RJ Harvey 22 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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SHSU 8:41
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:41 7-17
Simeon Evans 64 Yd pass from Noah Smith (Christian Pavon Kick)
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UCF 10:36
11 plays, 36 yards, 5:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:36 0-17
Colton Boomer 50 Yd Field Goal
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SHSU 0:50
4 plays, 0 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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UCF 3:07
10 plays, 76 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 0-14
RJ Harvey 2 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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SHSU 7:18
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:59 · Interception
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UCF 8:17
12 plays, 80 yards, 6:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:17 0-7
RJ Harvey 19 Yd Run (Colton Boomer Kick)
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Team Stats
SHSU
UCF
12
1st Downs
29
5-12
3rd down efficiency
8-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
286
Total Yards
554
219
Passing
170
17/24
Comp/Att
14/17
9.1
Yards per pass
10.0
67
Rushing
384
30
Rushing Attempts
57
2.2
Yards per rush
6.7
6-35
Penalties
6-45
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
25:57
Possession
34:03
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