This is also the first time the Knights scored touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams since November 20, 2010, against Tulane. In fact, the team will play just one weekday game this year after finishing the year with three weekday games. The defense made the biggest difference, with three interceptions, two fumbles, as well as recording a safety and a pick six by Brendon Hayes. FIU would then score next to make it 8–7. UCF Athletics released the official 2016-17 football schedule today. McKenzie Milton struggled throughout the game only completing 9 out of 20 of his passes and throwing an interception, however he did run for a 1-yd TD taking the lead, 7–6, with 7:39 left in the second quarter. By. UCF would also fumble the ball afterwards with Juwuan Brown returning it for a touchdown. UCF's running game once again struggled with Jawon Hamilton leading with 10 carries for 14 yards. Additionally, the defense, while only recording one turnover, an interception by Drico Johnson, stepped up against FIU, with Shaquem Griffin recording a career-high 2 sacks in the game. UCF would score first with a 3-yard run by Jawon Hamilton, but USF would respond with a 43 yard run by Marlon Mack for a touchdown. UCF's defense held Arkansas State to 8 first downs, but the offense was unable to capitalize on drives and special teams struggled tremendously with a blocked punt return for a touchdown. Adrian Killins would score on a 6-yard run, Dontravious Wilson would score on a 1-yard run, and Jawon Hamilton would run for 28 yards for a TD before halftime. While Holman did struggle, only going 11–29 and throwing 2 interceptions, the running game was strong with 217 yards, including a 35-yard TD run by Dontravious Wilson, his career long, as well as Jawon Hamilton's first career touchdown and a career-long 47-yard run by Taj McGowan. Editor's note: This article was originally published Feb. 10, 2016, when the schedule was first announced. Tulsa would respond with 2 touchdowns, one of which they were able to convert from a fumble. Jones 1 yd run; Matthew Wright XP good (UCF 46–7), UCF 13:23 Nick Patti 9 yd run; Matthew Wright XP good (UCF 53–7), FIU 10:30 Stantly Thomas 17 yd pass from Alex McGough; Austin Taylor XP good (UCF 53–14), UCF – McKenzie Milton 8/14, 173 yds, 1 TD, UCF – Dontravious Wilson 11 attempts, 60 yds, 3 TD, FIU – Anthony Jones 8 attempts, 36 yds, 1 TD, UCF – Jordan Akins 3 receptions, 45 yds, 1 TD, ECU – 11:33 Deondre Farrier 16 yd pass from Philip Nelson; Joshon Perry XP good (ECU 7–0), UCF – 11:21 Adrian Killins 100 yd kick return; Matthew Wright XP good (TIE 7–7), UCF – 04:18 Devin Anderson Safety by Mark Rucker (UCF 9–7), UCF – 03:22 Dontravious Wilson 35 yd run; Matthew Wright XP good (UCF 16–7), UCF – 12:30 Jawon Hamilton 2 yd run; Matthew Wright XP good (UCF 23–7), ECU – 04:23 Zay Jones 9 yd pass from Philip Nelson; Joshon Perry XP good (UCF 23–14), ECU – 00:13 Quay Johnson 75 yd pass from Gardner Minshew; Jake Verity XP good (UCF 23–21), UCF – 14:20 Dontravious Wilson 14 yd run; Matthew Wright XP good (UCF 30–21), UCF – 14:05 Brendon Hayes 4 yd interception return; Matthew Wright XP good (UCF 37–21), UCF – 03:48 Matthew Wright 19 yd field goal (UCF 40–21), ECU – 01:14 Devin Anderson 1 yd run; 2 pt conversion good (UCF 40–29), UCF – Justin Holman 11–29, 156 yds, 2 INT, ECU – Philip Nelson 26–43, 296 yds, 2 TDs, 1 INT, UCF – Dontravious Wilson 11 carries, 74 yds, 2 TD, ECU – Jimmy Williams 7 receptions, 145 yds, This page was last edited on 5 October 2020, at 02:44. After Holman went down with an injury just before halftime, Nick Patti came in, also going 3-for-11 for 37 yards. USF would lead 24–7 before UCF would respond with a 72 yard touchdown by Tre'Quan Smith in a trick play pass by Tristan Payton, making it 24–14 at the half. The Knights will kick off the 2016 season against the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 3. Additionally, McKenzie Milton threw for a season high 317 yards and three touchdowns and would go 29-for-45. SOS: -1.86 (77th of 128) . The Knights will have their bye week after they travel to conference rival Houston on Saturday, Oct. 29. Despite the trouble, there were some bright spots, mainly in the running game. They were led by first-year head coach Scott Frost. McKenzie Milton would finish the game 22-of-34 for 150 yards and a touchdown, while Jawon Hamilton led the team in rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown in 17 carries, and Tre'Quan Smith led the team in receptions catching 4 receptions for 38 yards. UCF then responded with a Dontravious Wilson TD as well as a pick six by Brendon Hayes in less than 20 seconds and the Pirates would never come close again. They were invited to the Cure Bowl, where they lost to Arkansas State. The Knights will open their regular season… You can follow him on Twitter at @Evan_Abramson or you can email him at EvanA@centralfloridafuture.com. After taking a 16–7 halftime lead, UCF scored again to make it 23–7. Coming out of the half, UCF would force another turnover, a fumble, which would lead to UCF scoring a field goal, taking a 24–3 lead. With 11:23 left in the fourth, Drico Johnson would score another pick six from 86 yards out. Visit ESPN to view the UCF Knights team schedule for the current and previous seasons.

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