UCF Knights vs. UConn Huskies: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated UConn Huskies 56–17 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: UCF Knights 56, UConn Huskies 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	12	12	12	12	56
UConn Huskies	0	9	0	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• McKenzie Milton (2116) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +24.37 EPA
• Darriel Mack Jr. (2116) — 0.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -0.54 EPA
• David Pindell (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -5.05 EPA

Rushing

• David Pindell (41) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.69 EPA
• Kevin Mensah (41) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Adrian Killins Jr. (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Kyle Buss (41) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Gabriel Davis (2116) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Dredrick Snelson (2116) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
McKenzie Milton	2116	28	85.7%	0	5	+0.87	+24.37
Darriel Mack Jr.	2116	2	100.0%	0	0	-0.27	-0.54
David Pindell	41	39	66.7%	0	1	-0.13	-5.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	UCONN
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	41	3	0	-1.44	Ended
Q1	2116	8	0	+0.03	Punt
Q1	41	8	0	-0.79	Punt
Q1	2116	1	0	+2.51	Pass TD
Q1	2116	4	0	+2.06	Ended
Q1	41	3	0	-2.67	Punt
Q1	2116	1	0	+0.57	Rush TD
Q1	2116	9	0	+2.71	Ended
Q1	41	6	0	-2.60	Fumble
Q2	2116	1	0	+1.44	Ended
Q2	41	9	0	-0.71	Interception
Q2	2116	1	0	+3.05	Pass TD
Q2	2116	5	0	+2.86	Ended
Q2	41	1	0	+1.90	Pass TD
Q2	41	8	0	+5.87	Ended
Q2	2116	4	0	+1.10	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Zavier Scott run for a loss of 3 yards to the UCF 39 Zavier Scott fumbled, recovered by UCF Richie Grant (-5.21 EPA)
2. Q4 · UCF Knights · McKenzie Milton pass complete to Greg McCrae for 36 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (+4.93 EPA)
3. Q4 · UCF Knights · Darriel Mack Jr. run for 70 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (+4.86 EPA)
4. Q3 · UConn Huskies · David Pindell pass complete to Aaron McLean for 4 yds to the UCF 10 (-4.14 EPA)
5. Q3 · UConn Huskies · David Pindell pass incomplete to Zavier Scott (-3.94 EPA)
6. Q2 · UCF Knights · McKenzie Milton pass complete to Otis Anderson for 5 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q2 · UConn Huskies · David Pindell pass intercepted Richie Grant return for 3 yds to the UCF 10 (-3.0 EPA)
8. Q4 · UConn Huskies · David Pindell run for 14 yds for a TD, (Michael Tarbutt KICK) (+2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (56–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: McKenzie Milton (2116) — yds, 5 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 UConn Huskies?

UCF Knights 56, UConn Huskies 17 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs UConn Huskies?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 56–17.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs UConn Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401019470.

Who led UCF Knights vs UConn Huskies in passing?

McKenzie Milton (2116) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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