UCF stays grounded on Space Night, tops Memphis 24-7
Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs into the end zone with a touchdown reception, as Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe (4) runs into the end zone with a touchdown reception, as Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:30 PM EDT
Memphis running back Brandon Thomas (22) rushes for a 9-yard touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Memphis running back Brandon Thomas (22) rushes for a 9-yard touchdown against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:31 PM EDT
Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III (4) runs after catching a pass in front of Central Florida defensive back Davonte Brown (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III (4) runs after catching a pass in front of Central Florida defensive back Davonte Brown (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:44 PM EDT
Central Florida wide receiver Brandon Johnson (3) catches a pass in the end zone in front of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) for an 11-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida wide receiver Brandon Johnson (3) catches a pass in the end zone in front of Memphis defensive back Jacobi Francis (1) for an 11-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:23 PM EDT
Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene (16) throws a pass as Memphis linebacker JJ Russell (23) and defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene (16) throws a pass as Memphis linebacker JJ Russell (23) and defensive lineman Morris Joseph (10) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:58 PM EDT
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield, right, celebrates after a touchdown by running back Brandon Thomas during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield, right, celebrates after a touchdown by running back Brandon Thomas during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:58 PM EDT
Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) rushes next to Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) rushes next to Memphis defensive back Tyrez Lindsey (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:35 PM EDT
Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene (16) scrambles as running back Isaiah Bowser (5) blocks Memphis linebacker Cole Mashburn (46) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene (16) scrambles as running back Isaiah Bowser (5) blocks Memphis linebacker Cole Mashburn (46) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:47 PM EDT
Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish, left, scrambles for yardage in front of Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Memphis quarterback Peter Parrish, left, scrambles for yardage in front of Central Florida defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:39 PM EDT
Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn, left, talks with an official after a penalty during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn, left, talks with an official after a penalty during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Memphis, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Oct. 22, 2021 08:51 PM EDT