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Cougars face UCF in critical road test – Deseret News
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Cougars face UCF in critical road test – Deseret News

The Deseret News has live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and UCF. Check back often for updates throughout the game.

Second quarter

0:59 — The Knights come within seven points on a 38-yard field goal. BYU 17, UCF 10.

7:02 — UCF finally gets on board.

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Immediately after a 54-yard run, Knights running back RJ Harvey crossed the goal line for a 4-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 10 points. BYU 17, UCF 7.

8:13 — The Cougars are rolling.

BYU’s run game continues to give UCF problems, with LJ Martin now rumbling through defenders into the end zone for a 15-yard touchdown. BYU 17, UCF 0.

Martin now has 69 rushing yards today with seven touchdowns on the season.

As a team, the Cougars totaled 221 yards on the afternoon, while the Knights managed just 50.

14:53 — Will Ferrin extends the lead to 10 points with a 41-yard field goal. BYU 10, UCF 0.

The kick wasn’t even Ferrin’s most impressive play of the drive – he ran for eight yards and a first down on an extended fake kick with holder Sam Vander Haar driving the ball through his legs and into the hands of a running Ferrin.

BYU has already had more than 12 minutes of possession today while covering 77 yards at 5.5 yards per carry.

First quarter

BYU 7, UCF 0

10:32 — Jake Retzlaff came to play today.

With his pocket quickly collapsing, the Cougars’ QB rushed for a 29-yard touchdown to cap a 75-yard opening drive and give BYU an early lead. BYU 7, UCF 0.

The Cougars ran five times for 43 yards in the series, with Retzlaff also making a pair of key throws to Keelan Marion and Darius Lassiter.

How to watch the match

BYU’s road game with UCF will air on ESPN and can also be streamed on the ESPN app.

Preparation for the game

Here are a few stories to get you ready for BYU’s game against UCF.