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UCF football secures victory over Georgia State with strong second half

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:36 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

UCF football secures victory over Georgia State with strong second half
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UCF football earned a 44-30 victory against Georgia State on September 19 at the Acrisure Bounce House. Duke Watson set a career-high with 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while UCF's defense made three interceptions in the second half. Georgia State entered halftime leading 24-20 after a strong offensive showing, including two touchdown passes from Cameran Brown. In the third quarter, UCF capitalized on key turnovers, highlighted by Tackett Curtis's interception that shifted momentum. The Knights are anticipated to continue building momentum as they approach their Big 12 schedule, starting with a game against TCU on September 26.

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  • •UCF pulls away in the second half to win 44-30
  • •Duke Watson rushes for 177 yards and two touchdowns
  • •Georgia State led at halftime 24-20
  • •UCF intercepted three passes in the second half
  • •UCF faces TCU next on September 26
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  • 7:36 AMYahoo Sports — UCF football pulls away late, defeats Georgia State on Duke Watson's big night
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Duke Watson ran for a career-high 177 yards with two touchdowns, and UCF's defense snagged three second-half interceptions to beat Georgia State.

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