UCF, Temple Light It Up; Golden Knights Have More Wattage

Think of this as one of those brand-image games.

If it was a QB duel between, say, Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes from Power Five programs, and they put up pinball numbers, someone would ultimately pay a tribute steeped in awe.

But if it was a QB duel between, say, McKenzie Milton and Anthony Russo from Other Five programs, and they put up pinball numbers, let the nitpicking begin.

 

The upshot is the UCF Golden Knights -- ranked No 12 in both the first CFP and Daily Player 12 polls -- won their 21st straight game by outshooting Temple, 52-40.

In so doing, dudes finally met a team this season with a winning record.

 

Sure.

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The Knights have a bitta work to do the rest of the way, and their gauntlet started with the Owls:

 

Stats ahoy:

• McKenzie ... 17-33 for 312yd with 3 TDs and 1 INT
• Russo ... 31-52 for 444yd with 4 TDs and 2 INTs.
• UCF RB Greg McCrae ... 16-188 with 1 TC
• Temple RB Ryquell Armstead ... 27-142

As to the defenses, they'd probably look right at home in the Big XII.