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UCF Knights vs East Carolina Pirates Recap - Pirates Win 34-13

Holton Ahlers sliced and diced the Knights defense for 311 yards as East Carolina handed UCF a 34-13 defeat on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

East Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 63.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Holton Ahlers completed 30 of 36 pass attempts for 311 yards for the Pirates in the win.

Isaiah Bowser rushed for 63 yards for UCF, while John Rhys Plumlee added 38 yards. John Rhys Plumlee threw for 296 yards for the Knights, while receivers Kobe Hudson and RJ Harvey had 85 and 77 yards respectively.

UCF was outgained by East Carolina 458-426 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-23 by the Pirates.

East Carolina led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 35:11-24:49 split in that important category.

East Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against BYU. UCF will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cincinnati.