UCF jumped out to a double-digit lead on two occasions but struggled in the second half as Houston fought back to end the Knights’ unbeaten streak in the space game, winning 30-27 on Friday night.
The loss significantly damaged UCF’s hopes for the postseason, as the Knights need to win two of their remaining three games to reach six wins and become bowl eligible. That includes a pair of tough road contests at No. 8 Texas Tech and No. 7 BYU.
In the meantime, here’s a look at five key takeaways from UCF’s loss.