UCF overcomes start, downs Bethune-Cookman 41-7

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Justin Holman threw a pair of touchdowns passes and Central Florida survived a slow start to run past Bethune-Cookman 41-7 on Saturday night. The Knights (1-2) trailed 7-3 late in the first quarter before ending the game with 38 straight points. It was their seventh consecutive win over the Wildcats. UCF is now 20-0 against FCS foes since moving up to FBS in 1996. Bethune-Cookman (2-1) was trying to become the first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team to defeat two FBS schools in the same season. But the Wildcats offense struggled from the second quarter on, converting on just 3 of 13 attempts on third down, and giving up six sacks. They also were plagued by a season-high 17 penalties. UCF has a bye week before travelling to Houston on Oct. 2 to begin its American Athletic Conference schedule.