Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

ORLANDO – Bethune-Cookman fell in its season opener to the UCF Knights 73-0 at the Acrisure Bounce House.

UCF (1-0) got off to a fast start and never looked back. The Knights scored 21 points in the first quarter, including a score on a pick six by Jayden Williams.

The Wildcats (0-1) struggled to find answers on offense, generating just 58 total yards in the opening frame.

Momentum remained with the Knights in the second as they scored 21 points while holding B-CU without a score again.

The Wildcats had a chance to put some points at the end of the half following an Jaden Davis interception, but they were unable to cash in. Penalties proved especially costly, with B-CU compiling nine total for 48 yards during the first two quarters.

The Knights continued to control the game in the second half, piling up 560 total yards and 73 points in the game. Bethune-Cookman finally got on the board with just two seconds remaining as freshman Joel Morris found Kobe Stewart in the back of the endzone for the touchdown.
 

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• Tre Rigby registered the first sack for the Wildcats this season. He also led B-CU with six tackles.
• Jaden Davis' second quarter pick is his first career interception with the Wildcats.
• Isaiah Daniel recorded 10 carries for 65 yards (averaged 6.5 yards per carry).
• Rickie Shaw II finished with four catches for 40 yards.
• Tyler Jefferson, Amari Jones, and Joel Morris all saw the field at quarterback.
• Bethune-Cookman finished with 11 penalties for 58 yards.

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