Inaugural Game
7:00 PM, September 11, 1982
Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, FL
Attendance: 7,350
7:00 PM, September 11, 1982
Gator Bowl - Jacksonville, FL
Attendance: 7,350
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| GS | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| UCF | GS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 12 | 15 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency3rd Down Eff. | 2-15 (13%) | 4-18 (22%) |
| 4th Down Efficiency4th Down Eff. | 0-1 (0%) | 0-2 (0%) |
| Total Yards | 259 | 235 |
| Total Plays | 68 | 83 |
| Yards per play | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Passing | 210 | 38 |
| Comp-Att | 13-37 (35%) | 5-18 (28%) |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 2.1 |
| Rushing | 49 | 197 |
| Rush Attempts | 31 | 65 |
| Yards per rush | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 4 |
| Interceptions thrownINT | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 26:42 | 33:18 |
| Time Between Plays | 0:24 | 0:24 |
| Helmet | Blue Helmet (1982-05 / 2007-16) |
|---|---|
| Helmet Color | Blue (Shiny) |
| Facemask Color | Gray |
| Decal | Number |
| Jersey | White Jersey (1982-02 / 2010-17) |
| Jersey Color | White |
| Number Color | Blue |
| Pants | White Pants (1982-95 / 1997-17) |
| Pants Color | White |
| First Quarter | UCF | GS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | FG | 11:16 | Scott Ryerson 31 yard field goal 6 plays 12 yards, 0:00 (2.0 yards per play) | 3 | 0 |
| Second Quarter | UCF | GS | |||
 | TD | 9:04 | Scott Conner 13 yard pass from Rob Allen (Kevin Spurgeon Kick) 6 plays 21 yards, 0:00 (3.5 yards per play) | 3 | 7 |
| FG | 0:01 | Scott Ryerson 42 yard field goal 2 plays 57 yards, 0:00 (28.5 yards per play) | 6 | 7 |
| Third Quarter | UCF | GS | |||
| TD | 5:11 | Gerald Harris 29 yard run (Kevin Spurgeon Kick Failed) 6 plays 82 yards, 0:00 (13.7 yards per play) | 6 | 13 |
| FG | 1:23 | Scott Ryerson 37 yard field goal 9 plays 57 yards, 0:00 (6.3 yards per play) | 9 | 13 |
| Fourth Quarter | UCF | GS | |||
| FG | 12:29 | Kevin Spurgeon 27 yard field goal 6 plays 35 yards, 2:31 (5.8 yards per play) | 9 | 16 |
| Final Score | 9 | 16 | |||
| Lead Changes | 1 | ||||
| Ties | 0 | ||||
| Largest Lead | 7 | ||||
| Largest Deficit | 3 | ||||
| Time Leading | 39:04 | ||||
| Time Trailing | 17:12 | ||||