Houston Cougars vs. UCF Knights: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Houston Cougars 27–13 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Houston Cougars 13, UCF Knights 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	9	0	0	3	13
UCF Knights	6	6	12	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 239.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.08 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +6.22 EPA
• Ui Ale (Houston) — -1.0 yds · -1.61 EPA/play -3.21 EPA

Rushing

• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 136.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
• John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA
• Donovan Smith (Houston) — 55.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Kobe Hudson (UCF) — 9 rec · 98.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 6 rec · 69.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Joseph Manjack IV (Houston) — 4 rec · 74.0 yds +1.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	30	76.7%	239	1	+0.27	+8.08
Donovan Smith	Houston	17	76.5%	139	1	+0.37	+6.22
Ui Ale	Houston	2	50.0%	-1	0	-1.61	-3.21
incomplete	Houston	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-7.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	UCF
Plays	54	71
EPA / play	-0.184	+0.224
Total EPA	-9.95	+15.93
Success rate	33.3%	43.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.187	+0.269
Rush EPA / play	-0.182	+0.191
Yards	248	486

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	8	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	UCF	13	94	+8.27	Rush TD
Q1	Houston	8	30	-3.76	Field goal
Q1	UCF	8	75	+6.04	Pass TD
Q2	Houston	4	40	-2.00	Interception
Q2	UCF	9	56	+0.42	Missed FG
Q2	Houston	11	31	-2.40	Ended
Q2	UCF	10	128	+7.90	Rush TD
Q3	Houston	4	9	-2.76	Punt
Q3	UCF	7	47	+1.12	Rush TD
Q3	Houston	4	19	-1.67	Punt
Q3	UCF	9	19	-4.89	Ended
Q3	Houston	11	44	-0.31	Field goal
Q4	UCF	12	62	+0.15	Punt
Q4	Houston	4	0	-3.22	Ended
Q4	UCF	3	5	-3.08	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 30 yards (4th & 7) (+5.98 EPA)
2. Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Xavier Townsend for a touchdown (28 yards) (+5.66 EPA)
3. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass intercepted (-4.75 EPA)
4. Q3 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee sacked for a loss of 10 yards (4th & 3) (-4.11 EPA)
5. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Donovan Smith pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 21 yards (4th & 3) (+3.99 EPA)
6. Q3 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+3.98 EPA)
7. Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for 13 yards (4th & 4) (+3.4 EPA)
8. Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Kobe Hudson for 23 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (27–13) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 239.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UCF at 0.224 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 Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights?

Houston Cougars 13, UCF Knights 27 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 13–27.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525906.

Who led Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights in passing?

John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) led passers with 239.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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