UCF Knights vs. East Carolina Pirates: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

East Carolina Pirates defeated UCF Knights 34–13 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: UCF Knights 13, East Carolina Pirates 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	0	3	6	3	13
East Carolina Pirates	3	12	6	9	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Holton Ahlers (East Carolina) — 304.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +13.13 EPA
• John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 269.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -3.42 EPA

Rushing

• Keaton Mitchell (East Carolina) — 105.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
• Marlon Gunn Jr. (East Carolina) — 33.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 63.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• C.J. Johnson (East Carolina) — 11 rec · 140.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Isaiah Winstead (East Carolina) — 6 rec · 89.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 7 rec · 77.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Holton Ahlers	East Carolina	37	78.4%	304	1	+0.35	+13.13
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	41	61.0%	269	0	-0.08	-3.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	East Carolina
Plays	68	68
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.294
Total EPA	-0.04	+19.97
Success rate	52.9%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.083	+0.355
Rush EPA / play	+0.125	+0.221
Yards	424	455

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	East Carolina	9	67	+1.49	Missed FG
Q1	UCF	5	39	-2.73	Interception
Q1	East Carolina	14	57	+0.86	Field goal
Q1	UCF	9	59	-1.93	Fumble
Q2	East Carolina	10	70	+4.39	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	8	38	-1.99	Interception
Q2	East Carolina	7	77	+6.11	Pass TD
Q2	UCF	14	144	+10.02	Rush TD
Q3	East Carolina	9	68	+4.66	Rush TD
Q3	UCF	3	-1	-3.12	Punt
Q3	East Carolina	11	55	+0.12	Field goal
Q4	UCF	5	12	-1.93	Punt
Q4	East Carolina	5	18	-1.75	Punt
Q4	UCF	12	62	+0.56	Field goal
Q4	East Carolina	2	43	+4.08	Rush TD
Q4	UCF	12	71	+1.08	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-5.14 EPA)
2. Q2 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass to C.J. Johnson for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-4.14 EPA)
4. Q4 · East Carolina Pirates · Keaton Mitchell rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+3.94 EPA)
5. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Field goal missed (-3.18 EPA)
6. Q1 · East Carolina Pirates · Holton Ahlers pass to Ryan Jones for 15 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.09 EPA)
7. Q3 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for 10 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• East Carolina Pirates controlled the final (34–13) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Holton Ahlers (East Carolina) — 304.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: East Carolina at 0.294 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 East Carolina Pirates?

UCF Knights 13, East Carolina Pirates 34 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs East Carolina Pirates?

East Carolina Pirates won with a final score of 13–34.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs East Carolina Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401415642.

Who led UCF Knights vs East Carolina Pirates in passing?

Holton Ahlers (East Carolina) led passers with 304.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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