It's Better To Be Lucky Than Good

#48 UCF – 0
#17 Boise State – 7

BOISE, Idaho -- The Boise State offense did not show up last night in a defensive battle against University of Central Florida. It was a game that Boise State did not deserve to win, but as they say, "it is better to be lucky than good." Luck has been in Boise State's corner since the thrilling victory against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.

The UCF offense controlled the entire game by holding on to the ball for 11 minutes and 34 seconds, but turned the ball over a crippling five times. Four of the five turnovers were fumbles, with starting running back even on losing the ball on the inch line. The UCF offense lead the game with 182 yards of total offense compared to Boise State's 81 yards. UCF dominated the first downs eight to one.

The only score of the game was where Kellen Moore throw a bomb to A. Pettis for a 71-yard touchdown. Reviewing the film Kellen Moore made the perfect call; when the offense hiked the ball, the UCF defense was trying to audible to press coverage, allowing Pettis to blow by the defender for a touchdown.

The second half was completely dominated by the UCF, but the Knights struggled to finish in the redzone. Boise State had three chances late in the game to ice the clock, but they could not get a first down.

 It's back to the drawing board for Chris Peterson and the Boise State offense as they take on the winner of TCU vs. Fresno State.

Stats:
Boise State
Kellen Moore – QB Rating: 101.7, 5/11 82 yards, TD, 2 INTs
A. Pettis – 1 rec 71 yards
J. Avery – 4 rec 11 yards
Dave Wilson – 6 tackles, 2 FR
Derrell Acrey – 5 tackles, TFL, sack, 2 FF
B. Winn – 3 tackles, FF
Jeron Johnson – 2 tackles, TFL, INT
J. Taylor – 1 tackle, TFL, sack, INT
Kyle Wilson – 4 tackles, 1 KR 9 yards, & 2 PR 16 yards