UCF uses strong ground game, turnovers to outlast Georgia State 44-30
Orlando, FL (AP) — Duke Watson, the UCF running back, rushed for a career-high 177 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Knights used a strong ground game and two second-half turnovers to defeat Georgia State 44-30. Watson finished the game with runs of 14 and 63 yards, surpassing the 1,000 rushing yards mark for his career. Landen Chambers also contributed 62 yards on nine carries.
Quarterback Keyone Jenkins added two touchdowns on the ground. The Knights' defense stepped up in the second half, intercepting Georgia State's Cameran Brown twice to seal the victory. Georgia State managed to score 162 total yards in the second half, but could only manage two field goals. UCF's quarterback Keyone Jenkins took over for the injured Alonza Barnett, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Georgia State now prepares for Sun Belt play, while UCF opens Big 12 play against TCU next Saturday.
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