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Dillon Gabriel Helps Oklahoma Defeat UCF 31-29, Maintains Undefeated Season Record

Gabriel, in stellar performance against former team, throws three touchdowns and secures victory with clutch fourth-quarter strikes; Sooners defense stops a last minute two-point conversion attempt by UCF.

  • Dillon Gabriel, former UCF quarterback, threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns to lead Oklahoma to victory over UCF maintaining their undefeated season record.
  • UCF's attempt to tie the game in the final moments with a two-point conversion was thwarted by Oklahoma's defense, contributing to the Sooners' 31-29 win.
  • UCF's quarterback, John Rhys Plumlee, who had missed most of the previous month due to a leg injury, made a strong return to the field with 248 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Despite their loss, UCF demonstrated a valiant effort, transitioning from an early 14-10 deficit to a 23-17 lead in the third quarter before Oklahoma's comeback.
  • Oklahoma managed to split a six-point deficit into a two-point win by executing back-to-back nine-play touchdown drives in the final quarter.
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