Baylor Bears vs. UCF Knights: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Baylor Bears defeated UCF Knights 36–35 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Baylor Bears 36, UCF Knights 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Baylor Bears	6	6	3	15	36
UCF Knights	18	0	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Blake Shapen (Baylor) — 246.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +6.91 EPA
• Timmy McClain (UCF) — 230.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +5.00 EPA

Rushing

• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 98.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Richard Reese (Baylor) — 95.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Dominic Richardson (Baylor) — 35.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Monaray Baldwin (Baylor) — 7 rec · 150.0 yds +2.00 EPA
• Xavier Townsend (UCF) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Javon Baker (UCF) — 3 rec · 113.0 yds +2.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blake Shapen	Baylor	36	55.6%	246	1	+0.19	+6.91
Timmy McClain	UCF	27	48.1%	230	2	+0.18	+5.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Baylor	UCF
Plays	73	60
EPA / play	+0.204	+0.224
Total EPA	+14.91	+13.45
Success rate	41.1%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.192	+0.185
Rush EPA / play	+0.216	+0.256
Yards	442	474

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Baylor	3	9	-1.24	Punt
Q1	UCF	1	79	+6.48	Rush TD
Q1	Baylor	3	-9	-3.90	Punt
Q1	UCF	6	52	+3.78	Rush TD
Q1	Baylor	6	2	-3.26	Punt
Q1	UCF	1	65	+4.25	Pass TD
Q1	Baylor	10	72	+7.01	Rush TD
Q1	UCF	3	5	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Baylor	7	58	+3.51	Touchdown
Q2	Baylor	4	19	-2.97	Ended
Q2	UCF	7	41	+0.45	Ended
Q2	Baylor	8	39	+0.08	Missed FG
Q2	UCF	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	UCF	14	89	+4.57	Pass TD
Q3	Baylor	10	50	+1.53	Field goal
Q3	UCF	5	49	-1.33	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-11.03 EPA)
2. Q4 · UCF Knights · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.12 EPA)
3. Q1 · UCF Knights · Johnny Richardson rushes 79 yards for a touchdown (+6.49 EPA)
4. Q1 · UCF Knights · Timmy McClain pass to Javon Baker for a touchdown (65 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
5. Q3 · UCF Knights · Timmy McClain pass to Alec Holler for 21 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.59 EPA)
6. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.33 EPA)
7. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Richard Reese rushes for 28 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.26 EPA)
8. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Blake Shapen pass to Dominic Richardson for 16 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Baylor Bears controlled the final (36–35) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Blake Shapen (Baylor) — 246.0 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 Baylor Bears vs UCF Knights?

Baylor Bears 36, UCF Knights 35 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Baylor Bears vs UCF Knights?

Baylor Bears won with a final score of 36–35.

Where can I find the Baylor Bears vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525856.

Who led Baylor Bears vs UCF Knights in passing?

Blake Shapen (Baylor) led passers with 246.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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