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Houston Edges UCF 30-27 With Late Field Goal and End-Zone Interception

Houston improves to 8-2 in the Big 12 race, leaving UCF needing two wins in three games to reach a bowl.

Overview

  • Ethan Sanchez hit the go-ahead 22-yard field goal with 2:31 left, and Kentrell Webb sealed it with an interception in the end zone with 11 seconds remaining.
  • UCF safety Phillip Dunnam recorded three interceptions, including a 43-yard pick-six, setting a single-game program record.
  • Houston’s defense controlled the second half, limiting UCF to 104 yards with six three-and-outs to erase multiple double-digit deficits.
  • Backup Davi Belfort replaced starter Tayven Jackson on the final drive, sparked the march with two long runs, then threw the game-ending pick in his lone pass attempt.
  • Conner Weigman totaled 223 passing yards with two touchdowns and 82 rushing yards as Houston outgained UCF 434-240 and snapped the Knights’ eight-game Space Game streak.