UCF Knights vs. Florida Gators: 2024 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated UCF Knights 24–13 in Week 6, 2024. Final score: UCF Knights 13, Florida Gators 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	3	0	3	6	13
Florida Gators	6	15	0	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 168.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +6.54 EPA
• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 45.0 yds · +0.40 EPA/play +2.02 EPA
• KJ Jefferson (UCF) — 142.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.57 EPA

Rushing

• RJ Harvey (UCF) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Jadan Baugh (Florida) — 30.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Tank Hawkins (Florida) — 7 rec · 55.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Johnny Richardson (UCF) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 6 rec · 24.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Florida	23	87.0%	168	1	+0.28	+6.54
DJ Lagway	Florida	5	80.0%	45	0	+0.40	+2.02
KJ Jefferson	UCF	22	54.5%	142	0	-0.03	-0.57
incomplete	Florida	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.15	-2.30
incomplete	UCF	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.57	-3.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	Florida
Plays	63	63
EPA / play	-0.057	+0.096
Total EPA	-3.61	+6.02
Success rate	47.6%	44.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.143	+0.209
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	-0.007
Yards	287	348

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	15	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	UCF	11	65	+1.47	Field goal
Q1	Florida	3	6	-1.42	Punt
Q1	UCF	4	9	-5.52	Ended
Q2	Florida	3	43	+3.25	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	3	8	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Florida	4	22	-1.27	Punt
Q2	UCF	4	21	-0.88	Punt
Q2	Florida	9	58	+1.75	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	9	16	-3.28	Punt
Q2	Florida	5	46	+1.84	Field goal
Q3	UCF	13	61	+2.79	Field goal
Q3	Florida	9	40	-1.25	Missed FG
Q3	UCF	5	4	-3.08	Punt
Q4	Florida	4	18	-1.38	Punt
Q4	UCF	8	82	+7.38	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UCF Knights · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.94 EPA)
2. Q4 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson pass to RJ Harvey for 35 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.52 EPA)
3. Q2 · Florida Gators · DJ Lagway pass to Chimere Dike for 37 yards (2nd & 5) (+2.96 EPA)
4. Q4 · UCF Knights · RJ Harvey rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+2.8 EPA)
5. Q1 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson pass to Randy Pittman Jr. for 30 yards (1st & 10) (+2.5 EPA)
6. Q1 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Elijhah Badger for 10 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.42 EPA)
7. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+2.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson sacked for a loss of 10 yards (4th & 9) (-2.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (24–13) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Florida) — 168.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.096 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 Florida Gators?

UCF Knights 13, Florida Gators 24 in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 13–24.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628380.

Who led UCF Knights vs Florida Gators in passing?

Graham Mertz (Florida) led passers with 168.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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