UCF’s John Rhys Plumlee scores 7 TDs in rout of Temple

Donning area-themed uniforms Thursday night time, UCF’s offense was in a further stratosphere as it scored 56 unanswered details and cruised to a 70-13 gain above Temple at FBC Home loan Stadium.

Knights quarterback John Rhys Plumlee tied a college report with 7 overall touchdowns, throwing 4 scores and functioning for 3 more.

Auburn transfer Kobe Hudson and Ryan O’Keefe caught all 4 passing touchdowns when each individual recorded extra than 100 getting yards.

The Knights led 14-13 at 8:43 of the next quarter just before going on a operate to protected their fourth straight victory.

The result marked the first time that UCF scored at the very least 70 factors in a activity since it posted 73 in opposition to Austin Peay in 2017.

Temple entered the recreation allowing just 16 details on protection.

Owls quarterback E.J. Warner, who’s the son of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, threw for far more than 200 yards but only 1 touchdown.

Temple struggled on 3rd down throughout the sport to finish 7 of 17. In the meantime, UCF transformed 7 of 8.

Edgewater product RJ Harvey carried the ball 4 periods for 73 yards when freshman quarterback Thomas Castellanos led the crew with 88 speeding yards in relief of Plumlee.

Thursday’s outcome is the next time this year the Knights have scored at the very least 56 points. UCF opened with a 56-10 acquire about South Carolina Point out.

For the second 7 days in a row, UCF experienced two receivers with much more than 100 yards. In addition to Kobe Hudson 4 catches for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns, Ryan O’Keefe experienced 7 for 111 yards and 2 TDs.

Plumlee concluded 18-of-22 passes for 373 yards in considerably less than a few comprehensive quarters of play.

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