UCF Knights vs. Florida Gators: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Florida Gators 29–17 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: UCF Knights 29, Florida Gators 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	0	9	15	3	29
Florida Gators	6	3	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mikey Keene (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +4.08 EPA
• Emory Jones (57) — 0.0 yds · +0.17 EPA/play +3.36 EPA
• Trent Whittemore (57) — 0.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -0.62 EPA

Rushing

• Isaiah Bowser (2116) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• Dameon Pierce (57) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
• Emory Jones (57) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan O'Keefe (2116) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Trent Whittemore (57) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
• Johnny Richardson (2116) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mikey Keene	2116	19	73.7%	0	1	+0.21	+4.08
Emory Jones	57	20	70.0%	0	0	+0.17	+3.36
Trent Whittemore	57	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.62	-0.62
Joey Gatewood	2116	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.63	-1.63
Parker Navarro	2116	2	50.0%	0	0	-1.29	-2.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	FLA
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	2116	4	0	+2.42	Ended
Q1	57	1	0	+0.54	Rush TD
Q1	57	7	0	+3.82	Ended
Q1	2116	3	0	-3.31	Punt
Q1	57	7	0	-1.96	Ended
Q1	2116	3	0	-3.01	Punt
Q1	57	3	0	-2.17	Punt
Q1	2116	4	0	-2.43	Punt
Q1	57	3	0	-2.15	Punt
Q2	2116	1	0	-0.80	Ended
Q2	57	2	0	+0.21	Punt
Q2	2116	1	0	-1.09	Punt
Q2	57	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	57	8	0	+4.44	Ended
Q2	2116	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2116	8	0	+0.54	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UCF Knights · Ryan O'Keefe run for 74 yds to the Fla 4 for a 1ST down (+5.73 EPA)
2. Q3 · UCF Knights · FLORIDA Penalty, Personal Foul (Ty'Ron Hopper) to the 50 yard line (-4.6 EPA)
3. Q3 · UCF Knights · Mikey Keene pass complete to Ryan O'Keefe for 54 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
4. Q3 · Florida Gators · UCF Penalty, Personal Foul (Quadric Bullard) to the 50 yard line (-3.96 EPA)
5. Q4 · UCF Knights · TEAM run for a loss of 2 yards to the Fla 14 (-3.72 EPA)
6. Q1 · UCF Knights · Johnny Richardson run for 38 yds to the Fla 34 for a 1ST down (+3.54 EPA)
7. Q1 · Florida Gators · Emory Jones pass incomplete (-3.22 EPA)
8. Q2 · UCF Knights · Mikey Keene pass complete to Nate Craig-Myers for 9 yds to the Fla 20 for a 1ST down (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (29–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Mikey Keene (2116) — yds, 1 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 Florida Gators?

UCF Knights 29, Florida Gators 17 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Florida Gators?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 29–17.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331216.

Who led UCF Knights vs Florida Gators in passing?

Mikey Keene (2116) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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