The Golden Knights (8-0, 5-0 American) fell behind at the half, but allowed just six points to avoid an upset at the hands of the Owls (5-4, 4-1) and keep the win streak alive at 20 straight.
Anthony Russo lit up UCF defense in the first half when he threw for three touchdowns and ran for another. The big play came on a 70-yard touchdown connection with Randle Jones. Temple's defense however, allowed three total touchdowns to McKenzie Milton and another to rushing score to Taj McGowan.
It took 50 seconds for the Knights to seize the lead back as Greg McCrae scampered for a 32-yard touchdown run. UCF pushed the lead to eight when Milton threw a 19-yard touchdown to Michael Colubiale. The Owls responded in the fourth quarter when Russo threw his fourth touchdown pass of the game, this one to Ventell Bryant, but the game tying two-point conversion failed.
Once again it took short work for UCF to quell the uprising when McGowan scored to cap a 1:28 second drive. Temple got down to the UCF 30-yard line, but turned the ball over on a fourth and 20. After a field goal made it 52-40, Russo was picked off by Richie Grant to seal the victory.
The two teams combined for 1300 yards on Thursday with Temple setting a school record with 670.
The victory likely wasn't impressive enough for the committee to move UCF up drastically, so they'll look to blow Navy (2-7, 1-4) out of the water next Saturday. Temple heads west for another tough road game as they take on Houston (7-2, 4-1).
Tulane 41-USF 15After being ranked and then losing, the Bulls (7-2, 3-2 American) look like they mailed it in against Tulane (4-5, 3-2) as the Green Wave roughed up USF.
Darius Bradwell ran for 135 yards and a score while Corey Dauphine added 114 yards and two touchdowns. Tulane had five total rushing touchdowns and 368 yards.
Blake Barnett threw for 332 yards and had a rushing touchdown, but the Bulls couldn't capitalize.
Tulane goes for a third straight win when they host ECU (2-6, 0-5) while South Florida heads to Cincinnati (8-1, 4-1).
The Cougars (7-2, 4-1 American) followed up their big win against South Florida with a stunning loss to SMU (4-5, 3-2).
Ben Hicks threw for 318 yards and four touchdowns while Ke'Mon Freeman had 20 carries for 107 yards and two scores to lead the Mustangs.
D'Eriq King had just 175 yards passing, but accounted for all three offensive touchdowns. Houston got within three when Gleson Sprewell scooped and scored, but then SMU went on a 21-3 run from that point.
The Mustangs hit the road next when they go to UConn (1-8, 0-5) while Houston welcomes Temple (5-4, 4-1).
Memphis (5-4, 2-3 American) snapped their two game skid with an offensive explosion against ECU (2-6, 0-5).
Darrell Henderson had a big day with 132 yards rushing and two touchdowns while Tony Pollard also finished with two rushing scores. Brady White threw three touchdowns with two of those going to Damonte Coxie who also had 176 yards receiving.
The Pirates weren't without offense of their own as Holton Ahlers threw for 449 yards and three touchdowns. Trevon Brown had ten catches for 193 yards and two scores while Darius Pinnix added two rushing scores.
Memphis hosts Tulsa (2-7, 1-4) next while ECU heads to Tulane (4-5, 3-2).
The Bearcats (8-1, 4-1 American) throttled Navy (2-7, 1-4) as they handed the Midshipmen their tenth straight road loss.
The Cincinnati defense held Navy to 171 total yards of offense as the Midshipmen were shut out for the first time since 2012. Navy will also not be going to a bowl game for the first time since 2011.
Desmond Ridder had two total touchdowns while Michael Warren II added two rushing touchdowns in the win.
Cincinnati welcomes USF (7-2, 3-2) next while Navy heads to UCF (8-0, 5-0).
UConn (1-8, 0-5 American) took a 13-7 lead, but then surrendered 42 unanswered points to Tulsa (2-7, 1-4).
Seth Boomer only threw for 168 yards on nine completions, but four of those went for touchdowns. Shamari Brooks had 151 yards rushing while Corey Taylor II had 133 yards and a touchdown for the Golden Hurricane.
David Pindell threw for two touchdowns, including an 80-yard strike to Kyle Buss. Pindell also ran for 150 yards on 23 carries.
Tulsa heads to Memphis (5-4, 2-3) while UConn hosts SMU (4-5, 3-2).
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