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UCF Knights vs Houston Cougars Recap - Knights Win 44-21

Dillon Gabriel was good for 328 yards through the air on Saturday as the Knights got past the Cougars by a score of 44-21 at TDECU Stadium.

The Knights were a -3.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 81.0.

Dillon Gabriel completed 19 of 33 pass attempts for 328 yards for the Knights in the win.

Kyle Porter rushed for 52 yards for Houston, while Clayton Tune added 37 yards. Clayton Tune threw for 263 yards for the Cougars, while receivers Nathaniel Dell and Tre'von Bradley had 88 and 76 yards respectively.

UCF outgained Houston 681-434 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 32-26 by the Knights.

The time of possession battle favored Houston as their offense was on the field for 32:41, longer than the 27:19 of their opponents.

UCF looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Temple. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track at Cincinnati.