UCF vs. Tulane: A Gridiron History

The clash between the UCF Knights and the Tulane Green Wave has become an anticipated event in college football. This article delves into the history of this series, examining key matchups, statistics, and turning points that have shaped the rivalry.

Series Overview

UCF holds a 9-2 all-time record against Tulane. The series began in 2001 with a 36-29 victory for UCF in New Orleans. The Knights also won the first home contest in the series, 34-24.

Recent Dominance by UCF

The Knights have won the last four contests against the Green Wave. This winning streak includes victories in 2016 (37-6), 2019 (34-31), and 2020 (51-34), in addition to last year’s 14-10 victory inside the Bounce House.

Tulane's Victories

Tulane has managed to secure two victories against UCF. These wins occurred in 2006 (10-9) and 2015 (45-31).

Road Games

UCF has a 3-2 record in road contests against Tulane.

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2022 Matchup: UCF at Tulane

A significant game took place between No. 16 Tulane and No. 22 UCF. The game was highly anticipated, with Tulane entering the contest at 5-0 in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and 8-1 overall, while UCF was 4-1 in the AAC and 7-2 overall.

Offensive and Defensive Stats

Here's a comparison of the offensive and defensive statistics of both teams:

UCF: 35.7 points scored per game (26th nationally), 18.8 points allowed per contest (16th nationally).
Tulane: 32.9 points scored per game (38th nationally), 16.9 points allowed per game (11th nationally).

Turnover Margin

UCF: Minus-five turnovers on the season (101st nationally).
Tulane: Plus-four overall margin (35th nationally).

UCF's Dominant Victory in 2008

In a game, UCF outgained Tulane 504 to 50 in total offense. The 504 yards of total offense were the most since 506 on Nov. 10, 2007, at UAB. UCF's rushing defense held Tulane to minus 30 yards on the ground, which was the second fewest for a team in FBS that season. UCF took a 14-0 lead into halftime and left no question of the outcome of the game with a dominant third quarter.

Individual Performances

Darius Nall: Redshirt sophomore Darius Nall had two first-half sacks and had four on the year.
Justin Boddie: Justin Boddie became the 11th different Knight to record a sack.
Reggie Weems: Junior Reggie Weems, a Louisiana native, had his first career interception in the second quarter.