Houston Cougars vs. UCF Knights: 2025 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated UCF Knights 30–27 in Week 11, 2025. Final score: Houston Cougars 30, UCF Knights 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	15	6	6	30
UCF Knights	3	18	3	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Belfort (UCF) — -7.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -0.75 EPA
• o Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Belfort (UCF) — 0.0 yds · -2.06 EPA/play -2.06 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Jackson (UCF) — 136.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -8.28 EPA

Receiving

• #9 T.Koziol caught at 45 (Houston) — 2 rec · 25.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• #0 A.Thomas caught at 28 (Houston) — 1 rec · 64.0 yds +5.54 EPA
• #5 J.Nixon caught at 23 (UCF) — 1 rec · 27.0 yds +2.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Belfort	UCF	1	0.0%	-7	0	-0.75	-0.75
o Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Belfort	UCF	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.06	-2.06
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Jackson	UCF	27	55.6%	136	0	-0.31	-8.28
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman	Houston	31	58.1%	224	0	-0.56	-17.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Houston	UCF
Plays	79	59
EPA / play	-0.110	-0.320
Total EPA	-8.70	-18.89
Success rate	48.1%	39.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.292	-0.677
Rush EPA / play	+0.020	+0.049
Yards	518	327

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Houston	8	31	-0.54	Ended
Q1	UCF	3	5	-3.09	Ended
Q1	Houston	5	24	-1.22	Ended
Q1	UCF	9	46	-0.29	Field goal
Q1	Houston	9	53	-5.33	Interception
Q1	UCF	3	3	-3.09	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	-3	-3.05	Ended
Q2	UCF	7	29	-0.25	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	4	75	+6.32	Pass TD
Q2	UCF	4	65	-8.27	Touchdown
Q2	UCF	9	75	+7.17	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	3	54	-7.96	Touchdown
Q2	Houston	9	53	+1.66	Field goal
Q3	UCF	3	5	-2.30	Punt
Q3	Houston	4	10	-2.11	Punt
Q3	UCF	3	2	-2.31	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UCF Knights · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.22 EPA)
2. Q2 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.21 EPA)
3. Q3 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass intercepted (-6.38 EPA)
4. Q2 · Houston Cougars · #0 A.Thomas caught at 28 catch for a touchdown (64 yards) (+5.54 EPA)
5. Q1 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass intercepted (-4.68 EPA)
6. Q2 · UCF Knights · Rushing touchdown (+4.02 EPA)
7. Q3 · UCF Knights · Field goal good from 54 yards (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · No Huddle-Shotgun #1 C.Weigman pass to #0 A.Thomas caught at 37 for 17 yards (2nd & 12) (+2.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (30–27) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Belfort (UCF) — -7.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Houston at -0.11 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 Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights?

Houston Cougars 30, UCF Knights 27 in Week 11 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 30–27.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756946.

Who led Houston Cougars vs UCF Knights in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Belfort (UCF) led passers with -7.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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