UConn Huskies at UCF Knights
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Keene, Richardson propel UCF past UConn 49-17
Richardson scored on a 9-yard run to open the scoring for the Knights (7-4). Keene added a 30-yard TD run and Mark-Anthony Richards ran it in from 8 yards out as UCF took a 21-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back.
Keene completed 23 of 29 passes for 208 yards for the Knights. He had TD throws to Richardson covering 17 yards in the second quarter and a 3-yard TD toss to Amari Johnson in the fourth. Wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe had a 49-yard TD throw to Brandon Johnson midway through the second quarter for a 35-7 lead. Johnson had seven catches for 125 yards.
Freshman Nathan Carter ran for 77 yards and a score for the Huskies (1-10). Steven Krajewski completed only 18 of 42 passes for 174 yards with three interceptions.
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- TV Channel: Huskies at Knights 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:58 | Johnny Richardson 9 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 9:37 | Mikey Keene 30 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 5:50 | Mark-Antony Richards 8 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:15 | Johnny Richardson 17 Yd pass from Mikey Keene (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:56 | Nathan Carter 1 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:36 | Brandon Johnson 49 Yd pass from Ryan O'Keefe (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:40 | Steven Krajewski 1 Yd Run (Joe McFadden Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:54 | Parker Navarro 5 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:43 | Amari Johnson 3 Yd pass from Mikey Keene (Daniel Obarski Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 7:30 | Joe McFadden 42 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 CONN |
 UCF |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 3-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 |
| 3-4 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 311 | Total Yards | 537 |
| 174 | Passing | 257 |
| 18/42 | Comp/Att | 24/32 |
| 4.1 | Yards per pass | 8.0 |
| 137 | Rushing | 280 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 3.9 | Yards per rush | 8.0 |
| 5-25 | Penalties | 7-80 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 32:30 | Possession | 27:30 |
Game Information
Location: Orlando, FL
Attendance: 37,454 · Capacity:
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