West Virginia Mountaineers 13–45 UCF Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 45–13 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 13, UCF Knights 45.

Game summary

UCF Knights dominated West Virginia Mountaineers 45–13 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 309.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.45 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Myles Montgomery — 88.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Cam Vaughn — 2 rec, 15.0 yds.
EPA edge: UCF (+0.153/play) vs West Virginia (-0.290/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Virginia Mountaineers	0	6	6	6	13
UCF Knights	12	0	12	9	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

+3OPP 34

UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UCF
Q1TD
CDChris Domercant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Tayven Jackson pass to Chris Domercant for a touchdown (40 yards)
UCF
Q1TD
CDChris Domercant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Tayven Jackson pass to Chris Domercant for a touchdown (34 yards)
West Virginia
Q2TD
KWKhalil Wilkins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Khalil Wilkins rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q3TD
JNJaden Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Jaden Nixon rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q3TD
JNJaden Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Jaden Nixon rushes 83 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Fumble returned for a touchdown
UCF
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
12-27
Field goal good from 51 yards
UCF
Q4TD
DBDavi Belfort
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Davi Belfort rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4TD
DHDiore Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
Diore Hubbard rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 309.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +15.41 EPA
Davi Belfort (UCF) — 43.0 yds · +0.80 EPA/play +2.41 EPA
Khalil Wilkins (West Virginia) — 40.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -3.95 EPA

Rushing

Myles Montgomery (UCF) — 88.0 yds -0.58 EPA
Khalil Wilkins (West Virginia) — 61.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Cyncir Bowers (West Virginia) — 41.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

Cam Vaughn (West Virginia) — 2 rec · 15.0 yds -1.19 EPA
Duane Thomas Jr. (UCF) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Chris Domercant (UCF) — 5 rec · 89.0 yds +1.65 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tayven Jackson	UCF	34	67.6%	309	2	+0.45	+15.41
Davi Belfort	UCF	3	66.7%	43	0	+0.80	+2.41
Khalil Wilkins	West Virginia	11	45.5%	40	0	-0.36	-3.95
Brock Hansel	UCF	3	33.3%	42	0	-2.13	-6.41
Scotty Fox Jr.	West Virginia	22	27.3%	25	0	-0.93	-20.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	West Virginia	UCF
Plays	75	74
EPA / play	-0.290	+0.153
Total EPA	-21.72	+11.29
Success rate	36.0%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.738	+0.285
Rush EPA / play	+0.063	-0.004
Yards	269	649

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	3	-4	-4.09	Punt
Q1	UCF	6	97	+8.17	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	10	33	-3.51	Ended
Q1	UCF	7	76	+7.06	Pass TD
Q1	West Virginia	4	10	-2.66	Punt
Q1	UCF	4	9	-5.70	Ended
Q1	West Virginia	5	39	+3.73	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	12	65	-1.37	Ended
Q2	West Virginia	3	4	-1.57	Punt
Q2	UCF	3	8	-1.68	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	5	27	+0.34	Punt
Q2	UCF	3	3	-0.98	Punt
Q2	West Virginia	9	47	-0.73	Missed FG
Q3	UCF	9	87	+6.72	Rush TD
Q3	West Virginia	2	12	+0.39	Ended
Q3	West Virginia	6	12	-3.22	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Chris Domercant for a touchdown (40 yards) (+6.52 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · Jaden Nixon rushes 83 yards for a touchdown (+5.93 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Chris Domercant for a touchdown (34 yards) (+5.62 EPA)
Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.05 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · Brock Hansel pass intercepted (-4.88 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · Myles Montgomery rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-4.35 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass intercepted (-3.79 EPA)
Q4 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Fumble (-3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

UCF Knights controlled the final (45–13) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 309.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: UCF at 0.153 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 West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights?

West Virginia Mountaineers 13, UCF Knights 45 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 13–45.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756928.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs UCF Knights in passing?

Tayven Jackson (UCF) led passers with 309.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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