Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. UCF Knights: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17–10 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 10, UCF Knights 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	0	0	3	6	10
UCF Knights	0	0	3	12	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 265.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +12.53 EPA
• Cam Fancher (UCF) — 40.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +1.38 EPA
• Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) — 18.0 yds · +1.05 EPA/play +1.05 EPA

Rushing

• Myles Montgomery (UCF) — 79.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Cam Cook (Jacksonville State) — 73.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Gavin Wimsatt (Jacksonville State) — 42.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Dylan Wade (UCF) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Duane Thomas Jr. (UCF) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Marcus Burke (UCF) — 3 rec · 43.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tayven Jackson	UCF	26	65.4%	265	2	+0.48	+12.53
Cam Fancher	UCF	9	55.6%	40	0	+0.15	+1.38
Caden Creel	Jacksonville State	1	100.0%	18	0	+1.05	+1.05
Gavin Wimsatt	Jacksonville State	31	48.4%	125	0	-0.34	-10.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Jacksonville State	UCF
Plays	68	71
EPA / play	-0.038	+0.016
Total EPA	-2.60	+1.11
Success rate	38.2%	38.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.292	+0.397
Rush EPA / play	+0.187	-0.355
Yards	320	472

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	13	32	-0.98	Ended
Q1	Jacksonville State	1	8	+1.08	Ended
Q1	Jacksonville State	10	29	-2.07	Ended
Q1	UCF	1	5	+0.08	Punt
Q1	UCF	5	43	-2.34	Fumble
Q1	Jacksonville State	1	0	-0.77	Ended
Q1	UCF	1	-7	-6.98	Fumble
Q1	Jacksonville State	2	4	-2.23	Punt
Q2	UCF	7	56	-2.30	Fumble
Q2	UCF	10	46	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	3	10	-0.80	Punt
Q2	UCF	3	6	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Jacksonville State	16	81	-0.47	Punt
Q3	UCF	6	78	+3.90	Field goal
Q3	Jacksonville State	8	50	+0.64	Field goal
Q3	UCF	6	30	-0.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-6.98 EPA)
2. Q1 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-6.79 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-5.93 EPA)
4. Q4 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to DJ Black for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.47 EPA)
5. Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Shane Payton Hodges rushes for 25 yards (4th & 5) (+5.08 EPA)
6. Q3 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Myles Montgomery for 64 yards (1st & 10) (+4.16 EPA)
7. Q2 · UCF Knights · Cam Fancher rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.8 EPA)
8. Q4 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Dylan Wade for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (17–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 265.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UCF at 0.016 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 Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UCF Knights?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks 10, UCF Knights 17 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756848.

Who led Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs UCF Knights in passing?

Tayven Jackson (UCF) led passers with 265.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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