The Bulls put up two field goals in the third quarter to trim the deficit to 14–13, but their next possession was another three-and-out. Mikey Keene drove the Knights deep into Bulls territory, but the drive stalled at the 14 yard line. Daniel Obarski kicked a 32-yard field goal with 8:45 left in regulation to give the Knights a 17–13 lead. The Bulls would get the ball back with one last chance with 2:43 remaining. Quarterback Timmy McClain completed passes of 30 yards to Jaren Mangham and 35 yards to Xavier Weaver to put the Bulls on the UCF 17 yard line. McClain was sacked by William Wells, but two quarterback scrambles got the Bulls a 1st & Goal at the UCF 3. With 9 seconds left on the clock, McClain rolled out to his left, but was pressured by Tre'mon Morris-Brash. McClain fell down, and threw up a desperation pass. The ball was intercepted by Quadric Bullard at the 2 yard line, but officials ruled that McClain's knee was down before he threw the ball. Furthermore, they ruled that the game clock had expired during the play, thus ending the game.
