Orlando, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF Knights (3-2, 1-0) will compete under the lights at Bright House Networks Stadium during Homecoming as they host the Temple Owls (3-3, 1-1). This will be the fifth consecutive home night game dating back to last season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and will broadcast on ESPNU. Below are some key facts and statistics related to this weekend's contest in the "Bounce House".
Matchup Facts
- This will be just the fourth time these two squads have faced each other. The Knights lead the series 2-1.
- In the first ever meeting between these two programs they produced one of the most memorable plays in UCF history, J.J. Worton's one-handed touchdown catch to help keep the Knights' magical Fiesta Bowl season alive.
- This will be Temple's third road game of the season. They are winless on the road.
- The Owls are the defending American Athletic Conference East Division Champions.
Key Offensive and Defensive Statistics
- The Knights enter Saturday's contest ranked 4th in the American Athletic Conference in total defense allowing just 350.6 yards per contest. Temple is ranked 3rd allowing just 320 yards per game.
- In last year's matchup, defensive Shaquill Griffin scored his first career touchdown on an 81-yard interception. He enters the contest with a team-high two interceptions.
- Senior running back Dontravious Wilson enters Saturday with a team high eight touchdowns (7 rushing, 1 receiving).
- The Knights are averaging 232 rushing yards per game, which is ranked 4th in the AAC.
Marc's Minute
Above is this week's Marc's Minute. UCF Director of Broadcasting, Marc Daniels, looks back at J.J. Worton's memorable one-handed grab look's ahead to this week's homecoming contest.
Weather Report
Saturday's forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of showers with winds at 10-15 miles per hour. The projected high is 84 degrees with the projected low at 71 degrees. Temperature around kickoff is expected to be around 76 degrees.
UCF Tailgate Concert Series
Prior to Saturday's conference contest, the UCF Tailgate Concert Series presented by 96.9 The Game and iHeartRadio will take place at IOA Plaza at 5:00 p.m. Better Than Ezra will headline this week's performers. Admission is free for all fans in attendance.
Links/Media Coverage
UCFKnights.com – Mojo Monday
Orlando Sentinel – UCF looking for 'Wide Reciever U' resurgence against Temple
Orlando Sentinel – Scott Frost eager for UCF Football to have strong homecoming game
The Philadelphia Inquirer – Temple and UCF like looking in the mirror
Radio/TV/Video
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Bright House Networks Stadium and will broadcast on ESPNU and Watch ESPN. Listen in Orlando on radio station 96.9 FM/740 AM. It's also available on the iHeart app and the UCF Knights app. Radio Coverage will begin at 5:30 p.m.
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