UCF Knights vs. Boise State Broncos: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Boise State Broncos 18–16 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: UCF Knights 18, Boise State Broncos 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	3	6	0	9	18
Boise State Broncos	6	3	0	6	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Taylen Green (Boise State) — 121.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +4.06 EPA
• RJ Harvey (UCF) — -10.0 yds · -1.31 EPA/play -1.31 EPA
• Maddux Madsen (Boise State) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -1.52 EPA

Rushing

• Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) — 101.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.52 EPA
• Johnny Richardson (UCF) — 62.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) — 4 rec · 91.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Stefan Cobbs (Boise State) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Eric McAlister (Boise State) — 2 rec · 26.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Taylen Green	Boise State	8	87.5%	121	1	+0.51	+4.06
RJ Harvey	UCF	1	0.0%	-10	0	-1.31	-1.31
Maddux Madsen	Boise State	9	55.6%	52	1	-0.19	-1.52
incomplete	UCF	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-2.38
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	14	85.7%	221	0	-0.57	-7.92
incomplete	Boise State	10	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-10.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	Boise State
Plays	51	55
EPA / play	-0.060	-0.077
Total EPA	-3.06	-4.18
Success rate	52.9%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.645	-0.315
Rush EPA / play	+0.259	+0.143
Yards	437	324

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	2	60	+3.58	Ended
Q1	Boise State	12	81	+2.79	Ended
Q1	UCF	6	62	+1.40	Ended
Q1	Boise State	1	2	-0.54	Ended
Q1	UCF	1	0	-7.66	Interception
Q1	Boise State	1	0	-1.62	Punt
Q1	UCF	6	48	+0.38	Field goal
Q1	Boise State	1	38	+3.23	Pass TD
Q2	Boise State	6	32	+0.96	Punt
Q2	UCF	1	14	-0.31	Field goal
Q2	Boise State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	UCF	2	-8	-2.03	Field goal
Q2	Boise State	4	7	-0.94	Ended
Q3	Boise State	3	38	+2.13	Ended
Q3	UCF	12	104	+7.08	Ended
Q3	Boise State	1	0	-8.49	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Boise State Broncos · Taylen Green pass intercepted (-8.49 EPA)
2. Q1 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-7.66 EPA)
3. Q3 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass intercepted (-5.0 EPA)
4. Q1 · UCF Knights · Xavier Townsend rushes for 39 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.93 EPA)
5. Q2 · Boise State Broncos · Punt (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q3 · Boise State Broncos · Kickoff (+3.4 EPA)
7. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · Punt for 5 yards (-3.27 EPA)
8. Q1 · Boise State Broncos · Taylen Green pass to Ashton Jeanty for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (18–16) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Taylen Green (Boise State) — 121.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UCF at -0.06 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 Boise State Broncos?

UCF Knights 18, Boise State Broncos 16 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Boise State Broncos?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 18–16.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Boise State Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525827.

Who led UCF Knights vs Boise State Broncos in passing?

Taylen Green (Boise State) led passers with 121.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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