Overview
- UCF overwhelmed Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in the season opener on Sept. 3, tying the program single-game scoring mark and creating the largest margin of victory in school history.
- Transfer quarterback Alonza Barnett III made his UCF debut, completing 11 of 18 passes for 158 yards with one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown and one interception.
- Louisville transfer Duke Watson broke a 64-yard touchdown on UCF's second play and finished with a team-high 110 rushing yards to help build an early 31-0 lead.
- The Knights used multiple quarterbacks and backups after the first half, had nine different players score, recorded two takeaways to support a stated goal of more turnovers, and managed game-time absences for Duane Thomas Jr. and RJ Jackson.
- UCF paid Bethune-Cookman $400,000 for the matchup, a common payout that helps FCS programs cover costs, and the result continued UCF's long run of dominance over FCS opponents since the program moved up to higher divisions.