UCF Caps Comeback at TCU: Landen Chambers' Go-Ahead Score Seals 21-13 Win

Knights Take Control in Fourth

The UCF Knights secured a 21-13 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, September 26, at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando. The decisive moment arrived in the fourth quarter when Landen Chambers rushed one yard for a touchdown, kicking the final score to 21-13.

This score extended UCF's lead from 14-13, a margin established in the third quarter, to a comfortable seven-point cushion that TCU could not overcome in the final period. The attendance at the venue reached 43,212 fans as the home team closed out the contest.

Early Ties and Mid-Game Swings

The game began with an exchange of touchdowns in the first quarter. Taevion Swint opened the scoring for TCU with a 13-yard run, tying the game at 7-7 after Jeremy Payne followed with a one-yard touchdown run for the Knights. TCU regained the lead in the second quarter when Nate McCashland kicked a 29-yard field goal, making it 10-7.

However, UCF responded immediately with a 19-yard pass from Keyone Jenkins to Caden Piening, restoring the Knights' lead at 14-10. The third quarter saw TCU pull within one point on McCashland's 45-yard field goal, setting the stage for the final period.

Statistical Breakdown

Keyone Jenkins led the Knights' offense, completing 19 of 20 passes for 160 yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Duke Watson carried the ball 13 times for 57 yards, while Josh Derry led receivers with three catches for 41 yards. TCU's Jaden Craig completed 25 of 40 passes for 310 yards, though he threw two interceptions.

Jeremy Payne was the primary rusher for the Horned Frogs, gaining 48 yards on 15 carries and scoring one touchdown. Jordan Dwyer was TCU's top receiver, catching five passes for 100 yards.

Final Records

With the win, UCF improves its record to 3-1, while TCU falls to 2-2. The Knights demonstrated resilience by taking the lead for good in the second half, relying on a balanced attack to neutralize TCU's high-volume passing game. The result stands as a clear home victory, with UCF outscoring TCU 14-6 in the second half.

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