UCF Knights vs. Oklahoma Sooners: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Oklahoma Sooners defeated UCF Knights 31–29 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: UCF Knights 29, Oklahoma Sooners 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	0	15	6	6	29
Oklahoma Sooners	6	9	0	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 225.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.96 EPA
• Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 258.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -4.11 EPA

Rushing

• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 101.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Marcus Major (Oklahoma) — 82.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Gavin Sawchuk (Oklahoma) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Nic Anderson (Oklahoma) — 5 rec · 105.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Drake Stoops (Oklahoma) — 7 rec · 60.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Xavier Townsend (UCF) — 5 rec · 33.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Rhys Plumlee	UCF	33	48.5%	225	2	+0.06	+1.96
Dillon Gabriel	Oklahoma	41	61.0%	258	3	-0.10	-4.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	Oklahoma
Plays	71	84
EPA / play	-0.058	-0.014
Total EPA	-4.14	-1.22
Success rate	31.0%	51.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.060	-0.100
Rush EPA / play	-0.161	+0.067
Yards	397	469

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	3	5	-2.66	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	3	-4	-4.15	Punt
Q1	UCF	3	-1	-2.79	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	5	20	-1.84	Missed FG
Q1	UCF	3	-5	-3.80	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	3	45	+3.59	Pass TD
Q1	UCF	3	4	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	11	31	-1.45	Missed FG
Q1	UCF	10	73	+2.98	Rush TD
Q2	Oklahoma	5	21	-1.37	Punt
Q2	UCF	11	70	+1.08	Field goal
Q2	Oklahoma	8	70	+5.24	Pass TD
Q2	UCF	2	86	+6.45	Pass TD
Q2	Oklahoma	6	43	+0.04	Field goal
Q3	Oklahoma	5	49	-4.83	Interception
Q3	UCF	3	2	-3.08	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for a touchdown (86 yards) (+6.68 EPA)
2. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass intercepted (-6.07 EPA)
3. Q4 · UCF Knights · John Rhys Plumlee pass to Javon Baker for a touchdown (12 yards) (+5.48 EPA)
4. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Nic Anderson for a touchdown (42 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
5. Q2 · UCF Knights · RJ Harvey rushes for 54 yards (3rd & 3) (+5.2 EPA)
6. Q4 · Oklahoma Sooners · Gavin Sawchuk rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.8 EPA)
7. Q2 · UCF Knights · Penalty (4th & 0) (+3.62 EPA)
8. Q4 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Jayden Gibson for 17 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oklahoma Sooners controlled the final (31–29) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) — 225.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Oklahoma at -0.014 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 Oklahoma Sooners?

UCF Knights 29, Oklahoma Sooners 31 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Oklahoma Sooners?

Oklahoma Sooners won with a final score of 29–31.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Oklahoma Sooners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525871.

Who led UCF Knights vs Oklahoma Sooners in passing?

John Rhys Plumlee (UCF) led passers with 225.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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