MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UCF quarterback Mikey Keene earned the start Saturday as the No. 25 Knights won on the road, 35-28, over the Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Keene started over John Rhys Plumlee, who left last week’s game vs. Cincinnati in the second quarter following a third-down run. Plumlee didn’t return to the field as Keene led the Knights to their first win over the Bearcats since 2018.
UCF coach Gus Malzahn said earlier this week it would be a game-time decision whether or not Plumlee would start. Ultimately, Malzahn stuck with Keene and the decision paid off.