UCF Knights vs. Houston Cougars: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated UCF Knights 31–24 in Week 9, 2016. Final score: UCF Knights 24, Houston Cougars 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	6	12	3	0	24
Houston Cougars	0	3	12	12	31

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• D'Eriq King (248) — 0.0 yds · -1.55 EPA/play -1.55 EPA
• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.89 EPA
• McKenzie Milton (2116) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -20.17 EPA

Rushing

• Duke Catalon (248) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Greg Ward Jr. (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA
• Dillon Birden (248) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Tre'Quan Smith (2116) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Duke Catalon (248) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• D'Eriq King (248) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
D'Eriq King	248	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.55	-1.55
Greg Ward Jr.	248	39	66.7%	0	1	-0.05	-1.89
McKenzie Milton	2116	34	55.9%	0	0	-0.59	-20.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	HOU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	248	6	0	+1.85	Ended
Q1	2116	4	0	-1.95	Punt
Q1	248	4	0	-4.85	Interception
Q1	2116	3	0	-2.37	Punt
Q1	248	3	0	+0.43	Punt
Q1	2116	1	0	+2.08	Rush TD
Q1	2116	6	0	+1.81	Ended
Q1	248	4	0	-4.28	Interception
Q1	2116	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q2	248	4	0	-3.25	Ended
Q2	2116	1	0	+4.19	Rush TD
Q2	2116	3	0	+2.79	Ended
Q2	248	4	0	-2.94	Interception
Q2	2116	1	0	+0.66	Rush TD
Q2	2116	9	0	+1.15	Ended
Q2	248	3	0	-4.24	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass intercepted Shaquem Griffin return for no gain to the UCF 30 (-6.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · UCF Knights · McKenzie Milton sacked by Brandon Wilson for a loss of 19 yards to the UCF 24 McKenzie Milton fumbled, forced by Brandon Wilson, recovered by Houst Garrett Davis , return for 0 yards (-5.58 EPA)
3. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. pass intercepted D.J. Killings return for no gain to the UCF 46 (-5.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · UCF Knights · Jawon Hamilton run for a loss of 1 yard to the UCF 39 Jawon Hamilton fumbled, forced by Nick Thurman, recovered by Houst Steven Taylor (-4.96 EPA)
5. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Duke Catalon run for 1 yd to the UCF 15 (-4.86 EPA)
6. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Dillon Birden run for 46 yds to the UCF 6 for a 1ST down (+4.37 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Greg Ward Jr. run for a loss of 13 yards to the Houst 13 Greg Ward Jr. fumbled, forced by Tony Guerad, recovered by UCF Shaquem Griffin (-4.28 EPA)
8. Q2 · UCF Knights · Jawon Hamilton run for 28 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (+4.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (31–24) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: D'Eriq King (248) — yds.
• EPA edge: UCF at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars?

UCF Knights 24, Houston Cougars 31 in Week 9 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869549.

Who led UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars in passing?

D'Eriq King (248) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UCF Knights at Houston Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.