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Knights' Record-Breaking Rout: 73 Points!, 67-Point Win
4 Sep
Summary
- UCF set a school record with 73 points, matching a 2017 achievement.
- The Knights secured their largest margin of victory, winning 73-6.
- Duke Watson rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown in the dominant win.
The UCF Knights opened their season with a resounding 73-6 victory against Bethune-Cookman on Thursday, setting multiple program records.
UCF tied its school high with 73 points, a feat previously achieved in 2017. The Knights also established a new program record for the largest margin of victory, outscoring Bethune-Cookman by 67 points. This dominant win marked the Knights' 11th consecutive season-opening triumph.
Key offensive performances included Duke Watson's 110 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Alonza Barnett III's 158 passing yards and a touchdown. Landen Chambers also contributed two rushing touchdowns. Bethune-Cookman struggled offensively, gaining only 181 yards.
The Wildcats' lone score came on an 8-yard touchdown pass from Joel Morris to Kobe Stewart as time expired, providing a small consolation on a challenging night.
