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Chambers' Late TD Seals Hard-Fought Victory for UCF Over TCU
27 Sep
Summary
- UCF defense held TCU to only three points in the second half.
- Keyone Jenkins had a program-best 94% completion percentage.
- UCF secured a 21-13 victory with a late touchdown run.
UCF secured a 21-13 victory over TCU on Saturday, with running back Landen Chambers scoring the decisive touchdown. The Knights' defense proved pivotal, limiting the Horned Frogs to just three second-half points, continuing their strong defensive performance this season. UCF improved to 3-1 on the season and maintained a 2-0 record in Big 12 play.
Quarterback Keyone Jenkins, starting in place of an injured teammate, set a program record with a 94% completion percentage, going 19-of-20 for 160 yards and one touchdown. The Knights capitalized on an early TCU fumble, with Taevion Swint scoring on a 13-yard run. TCU responded with a touchdown pass, but UCF regained the lead with a touchdown reception by Caden Piening, finishing the first half up 14-10.
After TCU narrowed the score with a field goal in the second half, UCF orchestrated a 75-yard drive culminating in Chambers' 1-yard touchdown run. The Knights' defense sealed the victory with a late interception. UCF will next face No. 25 Houston on the road.
