ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) – The UCF Knights (6-4, 4-2) will play their final home game of the regular season when the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (7-3, 4-2) travel to Bright House Networks Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on Saturday. Below are some keys facts and statistics about this weekend's matchup:
Match Up Facts:
- This is the 10th time these two squads will faceoff. The Golden Hurricane lead the series 6-3.
- The two programs played against each other for a conference title three times when both were members of Conference USA.
- The last victory UCF had against Tulsa was a dominating 31-7 victory in 2014.
- UCF is currently enjoying the biggest turnaround in the nation from 2015 to 2016. The Knights have won six more games than last year.
Key Offensive and Defensive Statistics:
- True freshman running back Jawon Hamilton is coming off the best game of his young career, carrying the ball 17 times for 81 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati.
- Redshirt sophomore receiver Tre'Quan Smith continues to lead all of the receivers on the squad, recording 32 catches for 554 yards and three touchdowns.
- UCF's defense enters Saturday's content ranked 20th in the nation in scoring defense (20.6 points per game) and 30th in total defense (360.3 ypg).
- Redshirt senior Errol Clarke is coming off a three sack performance against the Bearcats, which doubled his career total.
Marc's Minute:
UCF Director of Broadcasting, Marc Daniels, looks back at some of the past matchups UCF and Tulsa had in three Conference USA Championship game appearances and take a look at how the Knights defense will impact the contest. Watch the preview above.
Weather Report:
Saturday's forecast in The City Beautiful calls for a ten percent change of rain. The projected high is 80 degrees and the projected low is 50 degrees. Temperature around kickoff is expected to be 72 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 the IOA Plaza at 6:00 p.m. This week's headliner will be Drake White and the Big Fire.
Media Links / Coverage
UCFKnights.com – Focus On The Golden Hurricane
Orlando Sentinel – UCF linebacker Errol Clarke eager to see Knights sweep remaining games
UCFSports.com – Chinander: 'Tulsa will be our biggest test so far'
Tulsa World – This week in Tulsa football: Five things to know about UCF
Radio/TV/Video
Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. at Bright House Networks Stadium. The broadcast will be on ESPNews and WatchESPN. Listen in Orlando on radio station 96.9FM/740AM. It's also available on the iHeart app and the UCF Knights app. Radio coverage will begin at 6:00 p.m.
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