Football Falls at UCF, 38-13

ORLANDO – Two costly turnovers on Temple's first two possessions led to two quick UCF touchdowns and the Knights (5-2, 4-2 AAC) never looked back in handing the Owls (1-5, 1-5) a 38-13 defeat at the Bounce House Saturday night.

The Owls, playing for the third straight week with a roster depleted by injuries and Covid protocol issues, stayed close following the early 14-0 deficit and trailed by only 21-3 at the half. UCF, which leads the nation in total yards (652.5 ypg.), exploded for 17 third quarter points to break the contest open.

How it happened

First Quarter

The Owls started with the ball to begin the game but would not retain possession as a strip-sack of QB Re-al Mitchell, making his…