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UCF Falls To Florida International, 15-14

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Imarjaye Albury blocked a 47-yard field goal attempt by Central Florida freshman Matthew Wright in the closing seconds, and Florida International held on to beat the Knights 15-14 on Thursday night.

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FIU trailed 14-3 at the half, but shut out UCF in the second half to snap a string of three straight season-opening losses.

Golden Panthers sophomore Alex McGough was steady, completing 29 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown. Alex Gardner rushed for 75 yards and a score.