Houston's house exploration took them throughout the galaxy seeking factors Saturday.
They lastly discovered some on Pluto.
The No. 20 s' usually explosive offense was misplaced in house for many of the recreation earlier than wiping out a 17-point deficit late within the second half for a 27-17 victory over UCF earlier than a crowd of 25,593 at TDECU Stadium.
UH improved to 4-1, 1-1 in Large 12 play. UCF (3-2, 1-1 Large 12) misplaced its eleventh consecutive recreation on the highway.
As a part of its "Constructed By Houston" recreation, s that featured the Solar, eight planets and Pluto.
With just one created, Pluto was the rarest helmet within the assortment. It was worn by Conner Weigman, the fifth-year quarterback who scored on runs of 19, 1 and 1 yards within the second half.
For practically three quarters, the Knights performed the function of planet killers. A lot of the Cougars' issues have been self-inflicted as they failed to attain on three red-zone journeys to finish the primary half.
On the primary journey, the Cougars had the ball fourth-and-1 from the UCF 3-yard line. Weigman's cross was tipped by Tackett Curtis close to the road of scrimmage.
On the subsequent drive, UH had fourth-and-2 from the UCF 3. Weigman rolled to his proper and rushed a throw meant from Re'Shaun Sanford II.
Late within the second quarter, with the Cougars on the UCF 14, Weigman accomplished a cross to Patrick Overmyer. Jayden Williams jarred the ball unfastened, and the Knights recovered in the long run zone.
Three journeys, no factors.
UCF constructed a 17-0 lead on a 13-yard catch by Josh Derry, 30-yard discipline purpose by Will Stone anf 5-yard run by Keyone Jenkins.
No. 20 UH 27, UCF 17
| UCF | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | – | 17 |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | 14 | 13 | – | 27 |
First Quarter
UCF_Derry 13 cross from Jenkins (Stone kick), 11:17.
Second Quarter
UCF_FG Stone 30, 1:36.
Third Quarter
UCF_Jenkins 5 run (Stone kick), 6:01.
HOU_Weigman 19 run (Dimas kick), 3:38.
HOU_Weigman 1 run (Dimas kick), 1:11.
Fourth Quarter
HOU_Weigman 1 run (Dimas kick), 10:15.
HOU_FG Dimas 40, 4:14.
HOU_FG Dimas 46, 1:56.
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| UCF | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 23 |
| Complete Internet Yards | 334 | 393 |
| Rushes-yards | 21-75 | 44-154 |
| Passing | 259 | 239 |
| Punt Returns | 1-0 | 3-45 |
| Kickoff Returns | 0-0 | 1-21 |
| Interceptions Ret. | 0-0 | 1-17 |
| Comp-Att-Int | 25-38-1 | 18-33-0 |
| Sacked-Yards Misplaced | 2-10 | 1-1 |
| Punts | 5-43.0 | 3-37.667 |
| Fumbles-Misplaced | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Penalties-Yards | 9-73 | 7-60 |
| Time of Possession | 26:38 | 33:22 |
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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING_UCF, Watson 9-50, Swint 3-19, Chambers 3-9, (Staff) 1-0, Bibbs 1-(minus 1), Jenkins 4-(minus 2). Houston, Sanford 18-62, Weigman 13-50, Hughes 10-27, Okay.Younger 2-17, (Staff) 1-(minus 2).
PASSING_UCF, Jenkins 23-35-1-253, Annett 2-3-0-6. Houston, Weigman 18-33-0-239.
RECEIVING_UCF, Derry 7-101, Charles 4-68, Hornes 4-34, Flagg 4-23, Bibbs 1-22, Bridgewater 1-9, Piening 1-6, Farmer 1-1, Watson 1-(minus 1), Swint 1-(minus 4). Houston, Overmyer 6-76, A.Thomas 4-43, T.Walker 2-51, Sanford 2-30, Hughes 2-19, McGary 1-15, Okay.Younger 1-5.
MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
After failing to attain on its first 50 performs – a span or greater than 41 minutes – UH lastly broke by when Weigman scrambled for a 19-yard landing with 3:38 left within the third quarter.
It didn't take lengthy for the subsequent rating as edge Latreveon McCutchin intercepted a cross from Jenkins and returned it to close the purpose line.
Two performs later, Weigman scored on a 1-yard run.
UH scored the go-ahead tohchdown on an 11-play drive that took greater than 4 ½ minutes and included roughing the passer and cross interference calls towards UCF.
Weigman gave the Cougars their first lead, 21-17, on a 1-yard run early within the fourth quarter.
Jonathan Dimas added discipline targets of 40 and 46 yards.
UH scored 27 unanswered factors to finish the sport. A landing run by Sanford was worn out by a holding name.
UH's protection held the Knights scoreless for the sport's remaining 24 minutes. The Knights had two punts, an interception and two failed fourth-down makes an attempt amongst their remaining 5 drives.
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