UCF Knights vs. Auburn Tigers: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Auburn Tigers 34–27 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: UCF Knights 34, Auburn Tigers 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	0	12	6	6	34
Auburn Tigers	3	3	12	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• McKenzie Milton (2116) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +5.20 EPA
• Jarrett Stidham (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -4.18 EPA

Rushing

• Kerryon Johnson (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA
• McKenzie Milton (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.89 EPA
• Otis Anderson (2116) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Davis (2) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Darius Slayton (2) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Will Hastings (2) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
McKenzie Milton	2116	32	50.0%	0	2	+0.16	+5.20
Jarrett Stidham	2	47	59.6%	0	1	-0.09	-4.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	AUB
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	2	12	0	+0.46	Ended
Q1	2116	3	0	-2.57	Punt
Q1	2	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2	8	0	+0.07	Ended
Q1	2116	5	0	-5.53	Fumble
Q1	2	3	0	-3.23	Punt
Q1	2116	3	0	-2.76	Punt
Q2	2116	4	0	+1.33	Field goal
Q2	2	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2	14	0	+0.31	Ended
Q2	2116	3	0	-2.60	Punt
Q2	2	5	0	-0.65	Punt
Q2	2116	1	0	+2.53	Rush TD
Q2	2116	1	0	-0.60	Ended
Q2	2	4	0	-6.11	Fumble
Q2	2116	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass intercepted for a TD Chequan Burkett return for 45 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (-8.16 EPA)
2. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham run for 6 yds to the UCF 43 Jarrett Stidham fumbled, forced by A.J. Wooten, recovered by UCF Tre Neal , return for 36 yds to the Aub 21 (-7.42 EPA)
3. Q1 · UCF Knights · TEAM run for a loss of 8 yards to the Aub 49 TEAM fumbled, recovered by Aub Deshaun Davis , return for 1 yd to the Aub 49 (-5.77 EPA)
4. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Kerryon Johnson run for no gain to the UCF 26 (-4.33 EPA)
5. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass complete to Darius Slayton for 24 yds to the UCF 37 for a 1ST down (+3.32 EPA)
6. Q4 · UCF Knights · Matthew Wright 25 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Derrick Brown (-3.31 EPA)
7. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass complete to Darius Slayton for 29 yds to the UCF 36 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
8. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass intercepted, touchback. Antwan Collier return for no gain (-3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (34–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: McKenzie Milton (2116) — yds, 2 TD.
• 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 Auburn Tigers?

UCF Knights 34, Auburn Tigers 27 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Auburn Tigers?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400953411.

Who led UCF Knights vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

McKenzie Milton (2116) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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