I wish I could say it was that close, but the score is deceptive because of an early 93-yard interception by UCF. That one play represented about a 14-point turnaround. Instead of LSU being up 10-7 at that point with a completion, UCF took an early 14-3 lead. Apart from that play, LSU’s defense dominated the game and UCF could not move the ball in the air. Of course, there was an extenuating circumstance. UCF’s star quarterback was injured and could not play. The second-string quarterback was absolutely not ready for prime time. He was 11 for 30, for a mere 97 yards. That’s a pathetic 3.2 yards per attempt, if you’re scoring at home.
LSU dominated the yards from scrimmage, 555-250.
LSU dominated the return yardage, 111-6.
LSU had 32 first downs, UCF only 17.
Based on those stats, you would expect LSU to win by a score of approximately 48-18 if penalties and turnovers had affected both teams equally.
In other words, the one team I actually root for got their asses kicked. Man, I wish QB McKenzie Milton had been ready to play, but his knee was banged up so badly he may not be able to play next year.
DAMN GOOD RUN, KNIGHTS! Start over next year and go for it! Remember what Coach Frost taught you!