UCF shuts down Thundering Herd, 47-13

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Losing is frustrating enough without the redundancy factor.

Marshall University football's broken record played again Saturday, with a stagnant first quarter parlaying into defeat. The University of Central Florida led 10-0 after the opening period, extended the advantage to 24 points at halftime and cruised to a 47-13 Homecoming victory before a record Bright House Networks Stadium crowd of 46,103.

Marshall (1-8, 1-4 Conference USA) never threatened after allowing a short field on the opening kickoff. UCF (6-3, 4-1) quickly marched to the end zone and established control on a sun-splashed afternoon.

UCF tailback Kevin Smith, the nation's No. 2 rusher, was dominant on the perimeter and between the tackles, totaling 188 yards on 29 carries, including an 87-yard touchdown burst. Overall, the Knights outrushed Marshall, 269 yards to 88 yards.
ANTHONY HANSHEW; The Herald-Dispatch