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UCF-Tulsa Postgame Notes

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UCF 20 (6-5, 4-3 AAC) vs. Tulsa 35 (8-3, 5-2 AAC)
Nov. 19, 2016 | Bright House Networks Stadium | Attendance: 35,141
Weather: Clear | Temp: 69 degrees | Wind: 7 MPH from the West
 
UCF Captains

  • UCF's captains for the game were seniors RB Dontravious Wilson, DB Shaquill Griffin, QB Justin Holman and LB Demeitre Brim.

The Toss

  • UCF won the toss and chose to receive; Tulsa elected to defend the north end zone.

Team Notes

  • With the win, Tulsa now leads the all-time series 7-4 and has won six of the last seven meetings.
  • The two teams are now tied 3-3 in games played in Orlando.

Offensive Notes

  • Freshman Adrian Killins' touchdown in the fourth quarter was his fourth on the ground this season and seventh overall. He also scored two receiving touchdowns and one on a kickoff return.
    • The Knights went 4-for-4 on third down conversions on the touchdown drive, having only been 4-of-16 before that.
    • The Knights finished just 8-for-23 on third down for the game.
  • With 223 yards passing, freshman McKenzie Milton recorded the fourth 200-yard passing game of his freshman season.
    • It also marked his fourth game without an interception thrown.
    • The 37 yards gained rushing by Milton was a season best.
  • Freshman Cam Stewart set a new season high with 35 receiving yards on four receptions.

Defensive Notes

  • The Knights came in ranked third in the nation with 23 takeaways on the year and increased that number to 24 with senior D.J. Killings' interception for a touchdown in the first quarter.
    • It marked UCF's seventh defensive or special teams touchdown this season.
    • It was Killings' third interception on the campaign and the fifth of his career.
  • Junior Tony Guerad led the Knights with a career high 12 tackles on the night. His previous best was eight against Furman on 9/19/15.
  • Junior Shaquem Griffin recorded half a sack in the game, increasing his season total to 11, which is tied for sixth best in a single season in UCF history.
    • Griffin came into the game ranked sixth in the nation in sacks.

Special Team Notes

  • Freshman Adrian Killins' 57-yard kick return was the team's second longest of the season, only behind Killins' 100-yard touchdown return against East Carolina.
    • It was the Knights' eight longest play overall on the year.
  • Senior Shaquill Griffin's blocked field goal in the second quarter was the first for UCF since Jamiyus Pittman blocked one against FIU on Sept. 3, 2015.
  • Sophomore Matthew Wright connected on field goals from 48 and 47 yards and is now 7-for-10 on field goals from the 40-49 yard range. He is 14-of-19 overall with a season long of 50 yards.

Next Up

  • The Knights will close the regular season on the road when UCF takes on USF Saturday Nov. 26. The contest will start at noon and air on CBS Sports Network. The game will once again air on FM 96.9 The Game.