Kent State Golden Flashes 6–56 UCF Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 56–6 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 6, UCF Knights 56.

Game summary

UCF Knights dominated Kent State Golden Flashes 56–6 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 158.0 pass yds, +0.64 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Gavin Garcia — 45.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Trell Harris — 4 rec, 36.0 yds.
EPA edge: UCF (+0.130/play) vs Kent State (+0.103/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	3	0	3	0	6
UCF Knights	12	12	12	12	56

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 26

UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UCF
Q1TD
XTXavier Townsend
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Xavier Townsend for a touchdown (9 yards)
UCF
Q1TD
JRJohn Rhys Plumlee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
John Rhys Plumlee rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 45 yards
UCF
Q2TD
JMJordan McDonald
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Jordan McDonald rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q2TD
AHAlec Holler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
John Rhys Plumlee pass to Alec Holler for a touchdown (18 yards)
UCF
Q3TD
RHRJ Harvey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
John Rhys Plumlee pass to RJ Harvey for a touchdown (50 yards)
UCF
Q3TD
RHRJ Harvey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-36
RJ Harvey rushes 48 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
6-36
Field goal good from 43 yards
UCF
Q4TD
MRMark-Antony Richards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-42
Mark-Antony Richards rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q4TD
DBDemarkcus Bowman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-48
Demarkcus Bowman rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 158.0 yds · +0.64 EPA/play +13.97 EPA
John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 281.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.73 EPA
Timmy McClain (UCF) — 53.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA

Rushing

Gavin Garcia (Kent State) — 45.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Johnny Richardson (UCF) — 105.0 yds -0.00 EPA
RJ Harvey (UCF) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA

Receiving

Trell Harris (Kent State) — 4 rec · 36.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Chrishon McCray (Kent State) — 3 rec · 76.0 yds +0.66 EPA
Luke Floriea (Kent State) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Alaimo	Kent State	22	59.1%	158	0	+0.64	+13.97
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	24	91.7%	281	3	+0.15	+3.73
Timmy McClain	UCF	3	100.0%	53	0	0.00	0.00
Tommy Ulatowski	Kent State	1	0.0%	-3	0	0.00	0.00
incomplete	UCF	7	0.0%	0	0	-1.15	-8.02
incomplete	Kent State	13	0.0%	0	0	-0.80	-10.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	UCF
Plays	65	77
EPA / play	+0.103	+0.130
Total EPA	+6.68	+9.98
Success rate	30.8%	58.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.148	-0.146
Rush EPA / play	+0.043	+0.359
Yards	265	702

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	11	66	+1.76	Ended
Q1	Kent State	3	0	-2.10	Ended
Q1	UCF	5	37	+0.67	Ended
Q1	Kent State	9	49	+0.39	Ended
Q1	UCF	5	35	-1.01	Ended
Q1	Kent State	2	19	+2.51	Ended
Q1	UCF	1	9	+3.25	Pass TD
Q1	UCF	1	17	+2.11	Rush TD
Q1	Kent State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	Kent State	3	1	0.00	Ended
Q2	UCF	5	17	0.00	Ended
Q2	Kent State	5	32	0.00	Ended
Q2	Kent State	7	23	-0.54	Missed FG
Q2	UCF	9	79	+7.22	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	1	0	-5.30	Interception
Q2	Kent State	1	0	-1.87	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-5.3 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · incomplete to Randy Pittman Jr. — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.23 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-4.94 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Michael Alaimo pass to Chrishon McCray for 36 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.08 EPA)
Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Alec Holler for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.08 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · Demarkcus Bowman rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)
Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Xavier Townsend for 32 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.51 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Xavier Townsend for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

UCF Knights controlled the final (56–6) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Michael Alaimo (Kent State) — 158.0 yds.
EPA edge: UCF at 0.13 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Kent State Golden Flashes vs UCF Knights?

Kent State Golden Flashes 6, UCF Knights 56 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 6–56.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525816.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs UCF Knights in passing?

Michael Alaimo (Kent State) led passers with 158.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Kent State Golden Flashes at UCF Knights in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.