UCF Knights vs. Louisville Cardinals: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated UCF Knights 42–35 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: UCF Knights 35, Louisville Cardinals 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	6	6	6	18	35
Louisville Cardinals	6	12	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Malik Cunningham (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +7.69 EPA
• Braden Smith (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.47 EPA/play +3.47 EPA
• Ryan O'Keefe (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.88 EPA/play +2.88 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Mitchell (97) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
• Malik Cunningham (97) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.83 EPA
• Johnny Richardson (2116) — 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Marshon Ford (97) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
• Ryan O'Keefe (2116) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Jordan Watkins (97) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malik Cunningham	97	35	65.7%	0	1	+0.22	+7.69
Braden Smith	97	1	100.0%	0	1	+3.47	+3.47
Ryan O'Keefe	2116	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.88	+2.88
Dillon Gabriel	2116	31	71.0%	0	3	-0.31	-9.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	LOU
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	7	0	+1.56	Ended
Q1	97	1	0	+2.31	Rush TD
Q1	97	9	0	+5.37	Ended
Q1	2116	5	0	-1.26	Punt
Q1	97	4	0	-0.53	Punt
Q1	2116	1	0	+3.53	Pass TD
Q1	2116	1	0	-1.20	Ended
Q1	97	6	0	-4.34	Ended
Q2	2116	2	0	+0.71	Ended
Q2	97	1	0	+0.94	Pass TD
Q2	97	5	0	+3.85	Ended
Q2	2116	3	0	-2.56	Punt
Q2	97	6	0	-2.51	Punt
Q2	2116	4	0	-0.82	Punt
Q2	97	1	0	+1.08	Rush TD
Q2	97	9	0	+6.92	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted for a TD Jaylin Alderman return for 66 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (-7.86 EPA)
2. Q2 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass complete to Jalen Mitchell for 27 yds to the UCF 10 for a 1ST down (+4.49 EPA)
3. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Jalen Mitchell run for a loss of 3 yards to the Lvile 41 (-3.79 EPA)
4. Q1 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Ryan O'Keefe for 41 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (+3.53 EPA)
5. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Braden Smith pass complete to Trevion Cooley for 45 yds for a TD, (James Turner KICK) (+3.47 EPA)
6. Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Malik Cunningham pass intercepted Tre'mon Morris-Brash return for no gain to the Lvile 41 (-3.19 EPA)
7. Q2 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jaylon Robinson for 15 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (+2.9 EPA)
8. Q3 · UCF Knights · Ryan O'Keefe pass complete to Dillon Gabriel for 20 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (42–35) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Malik Cunningham (97) — 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 Louisville Cardinals?

UCF Knights 35, Louisville Cardinals 42 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 35–42.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282626.

Who led UCF Knights vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Malik Cunningham (97) 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 Louisville Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.