In Focus: UCF 44, Houston 21
The University of Houston Cougars fell to the UCF Knights 44-21 on Saturday afternoon.

UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson gets away from Houston Cougars cornerback Marcus Jones for a first down with the help of a block by defensive lineman Landon Woodson during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.

Houston Cougars running back Kyle Porter stretches for the goal line but is stopped at the one yard line by UCF Knights defensive lineman Tre'mon Morris-Brash during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
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The Houston Cougars take the field for a game against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune keeps it for 17 yards and a first down during the first quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars running back Kyle Porter is brought down by UCF Knights defensive lineman Landon Woodson and defensive back Davonte Brown during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune scrambles for a short gain during the first quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune looses three yards under pressure from UCF Knights defensive lineman Josh Celiscar during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights place kicker Daniel Obarski hits a 35 yard field goal during the first quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars running back Kyle Porter rushes for 13 yards and a first down during the first quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars running back Kyle Porter runs for a six yard gain during the first quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Otis Anderson is tripped up by Houston Cougars linebacker Grant Stuard during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws a pass to wide receiver Marlon Williams during the first quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel is sacked by Houston Cougars defensive lineman Payton Turner and fumbles the ball during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars linebacker Grant Stuard returns a fumble by UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel 34 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars linebacker Grant Stuard celebrates after returning a fumble by UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel 34 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Marlon Williams is brought down by Houston Cougars cornerback Marcus Jones for a one yard loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste is sacked by Houston Cougars defensive lineman D'Anthony Jones for a loss during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars wide receiver Tre'von Bradley gains a first down on a catch and run during the first quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen paces the sideline during the first quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights linebacker Eriq Gilyard is mobbed by his teammates after intercepting a pass by Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson gets away from Houston Cougars cornerback Marcus Jones for a first down with the help of a block by defensive lineman Landon Woodson during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe makes a 27 yard catch and run to the one yard line during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson scores during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson is lifted into the air by Jake Hescock after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars wide receiver Keith Corbin is hit by UCF Knights defensive back Aaron Robinson while trying to pull in a pass during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Marlon Williams makes a 38 yard catch during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel carries the ball during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Otis Anderson rushes for a first down during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights tight end Jake Hescock squares off with Houston Cougars safety Deontay Anderson during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars cornerback Damarion Williams reacts after narrowly missing an interception during the second quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights place kicker Daniel Obarski, right, celebrates with Alan Kervin after kicking a 25 yard field goal during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars wide receiver Bryson Smith gets away from UCF Knights defensive back Derek Gainous on a 21 yard first down reception during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson rushes for a big gain and a first down during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars cornerback Damarion Williams is flagged for pass interference on UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Robinson during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel is sacked by Houston Cougars linebacker Grant Stuard for a 14 yard loss during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars linebacker Ke'Andre Street chases UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel from the pocket during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune slips away from UCF Knights defensive lineman Anthony Montalvo for a first down during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars wide receiver Tre'von Bradley is sandwiched between UCF Knights defensive backs Corey Thornton and Richie Grant during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Fans cheer for the UCF Knights during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune scrabbles for a first down during the third quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars wide receiver Keith Corbin goes 30 yards on a catch and run during the third quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune connects with wide receiver Bryson Smith during the third quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars running back Kyle Porter stretches for the goal line but is stopped at the one yard line by UCF Knights defensive lineman Tre'mon Morris-Brash during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Costume fans cheer for the Houston Cougars during the third quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel is sacked for a six yard loss by Houston Cougars defensive lineman David Anenih during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel is sacked for a six yard loss by Houston Cougars defensive lineman David Anenih during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars defensive lineman David Anenih celebrates after sacking UCF Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel for a six yard loss during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars wide receiver Tre'von Bradley can't pull down a pass during the third quarter against the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
A fan in a referee costume signals a penalty during the third quarter between the Houston Cougars and the UCF Knights on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe beats Houston Cougars safety Thabo Mwaniki for a 36 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe celebrates after a 36 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe celebrates with Amari Johnson after a 36 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
Houston Cougars running back Kyle Porter is wrapped up by the UCF Knights defense for no gain during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights wide receiver Jaylon Robinson gains 18 yards on a catch and run during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Otis Anderson gets away from Houston Cougars defenders for a first down during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Otis Anderson finds a hole up the middle for seven yards during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson battles the Houston Cougars defense for a first down during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Bentavious Thompson slips through the Houston Cougars defense for 21 yards during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Greg McCrae bounds into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Greg McCrae celebrates after a touchdown run during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
UCF Knights running back Greg McCrae, right, celebrates with quarterback Dillon Gabriel after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at TDECU Stadium.
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Kevin joined The Daily News as a photojournalist in 2006. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Photography from Texas State University. He lives in League City with his wife Ashley, a wedding photographer.
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