In a pivotal game for UCF, the Knights faced off against No. 6 Oklahoma but ultimately suffered a second-half letdown. Despite their efforts, UCF was unable to overcome Oklahoma's strong performance, resulting in a 31-29 win for the Sooners. The game showcased UCF's run-game issues and a stuck-in-the-mud offense, highlighting areas for improvement. This loss adds to UCF's season challenges and raises questions about their chances in future matchups. The defeat also solidifies Oklahoma's unbeaten record in Week 8.
Run-game issues, a stuck in the mud offense, a potential character building win and the Sooners staying unbeaten in Week 8. The Sellout Crowd rapid reaction to Oklahoma 31-29 win over UCF with @JenniCarlson_OK, @GuerinEmig and @ToddOnSports is here: https://t.co/EZnDvbwYNe
UCF suffers another second-half letdown vs. No. 6 Oklahoma https://t.co/WmCd43IFHL
Also after that sack, #Sooners are outrushing UCF 153-149. We'll see if OU can continue to build the momentum in the running game they started on the last drive.
A TD by Drake Stoops puts Oklahoma up 24-23 over UCF with 9:16 to go.
Dillon Gabriel with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Drake Stoops. Oklahoma 24, #UCF 23 | 9:16 4Q
And UCF leads at Oklahoma in the third, 20-17.
UCF is playing Oklahoma tough. Didn’t see this coming
UCF is putting up a fight so far in Norman. The Knights just tied the game with Oklahoma at 7-7 early in the second quarter.
UCF has tied things up at Oklahoma, 7-7 early 2Q. Sooners almost made a goal-line stand, but an unsportsmanlike penalty gave UCF another set of downs.
UCF wins the toss and elects to receive. We'll see the OU defense vs John Rhys Plumlee and one of the nation's top offenses first thing here in Norman. Another note: that's the first time Oklahoma has lost a coin toss in 2023.
Oklahoma is now 6-1 on coin tosses this season. UCF wins the toss and will receive. Let's do that football.
Oklahoma playing highlights of the Sooners’ win over Texas on the video board as #UCF arrives on the field. https://t.co/t3VIF76u83
Early morning drive over to Oklahoma for todays #UCf game. Some sights from early tailgating. https://t.co/hePRbPg0xf
Sorry, UCF, but nobody believes you have a chance against Oklahoma. Here's my column on why this game is so pivotal to the Knights' season: https://t.co/wAYKOFUNKt #UCF #Sooners (Click on the photo to read.)