While the UCF Knights narrowly lost against the number 9 nationally ranked Iowa State Cyclones, they beat the expectations going into this game. The Cyclones were 13.5-point favorites on the spread with a 50-point over/under, but a 38-35 score beat expectations.
RJ Harvey did not disappoint, delivering 196 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, becoming the fourth Knight to rack up over 3000 career rushing yards. With 25 rushing attempts, Harvey averaged 7.8 yards per rush.
Jacurri Brown was on the field the whole game, completing 8 out of 20 attempts, netting him 62 passing yards. Brown rushed 13 times throughout the game, earning him 2 touchdowns, and totaling up 154 rushing yards.
Overall, the Knights put up a performance that defied expectations. While they did lose, it was truly a valiant effort. Hopefully they can win this year’s Homecoming game, where they play the #11 nationally ranked BYU Cougars at 3:30 in FBC Mortgage Stadium. Below is a score summary of the game.
1st 12:17 UCF – Jacurri Brown scores 6 yard run, Grant Reddick converts; UCF leads 7-0
1st 6:57 ISU – Carson Hansen scores 57 yard run, Kyle Konrardy converts; tied 7-7
1st 0:30 ISU – Carson Hansen scores 5 yard run, Kyle Konrardy converts; ISU leads 7-14
2nd 11:01 UCF – RJ Harvey scores 80 yard run, Grant Reddick converts; tied 14-14
2nd 1:18 UCF – Brandon Adams scores 63 yard interception, Grant Reddick converts; UCF leads 21-14
3rd 13:33 UCF – Jacurri Brown scores 67 yard run, Grant Reddick converts; UCF leads 28-14
3rd 8:36 ISU – Rocco Becht scores 1 yard run, Kyle Konrardy converts; UCF leads 28-21
3rd 0:51 ISU – Jayden Higgins scores 12 yard pass from Rocco Becht, missed conversion; UCF leads 28-27
4th 11;38 UCF – RJ Harvey scores 1 yard run, Grant Reddick converts; UCF leads 35-27
4th 8:53 ISU – Kyle Konrardy scores 30 yard field goal; UCF leads 35-30
4th 0:30 ISU – Rocco Becht scores 1 yard run, then completes a rush for a 2 point conversion; ISU leads 35-38
