Social Media Reactions: UCF's War on I-4 Victory
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The last War on I-4 for the modern era has concluded. The UCF Knights came out victorious by a score of 46-39 in a thrilling last minute win that will not be forgotten.
From the Knights building of a lead that reached 28-0 in the second quarter, to the total collapse by UCF that allowed USF to actually go ahead 39-38 with 7:02 remaining in the fourth quarter, this game provided enormous momentum shifts.
Fans and media members certainly noticed. Here are posts from Twitter and Instagram that help to show the emotion displayed from the game. The following posts were a fitting way to define the overall rivalry between UCF and USF.
This first post holds heavy opinions from one of Knight Nation's favorite fans, but one that also holds truth.
Sticking with a similar theme, and adding some brutal honesty, this UCF fan let his feelings be known.
Once again nothing but bitching and crying from UCF Twitter. Let’s set some shit straight;
— Pissed Off Knight (@PissedOffKnight) November 27, 2022
✅ Last night was always going to be close because that’s how rivalry games work.
✅ Our defense is top-heavy. Someone gets hurt and it’s an uphill battle. That’s resolved with recruiting
A more all-around thought process came from the following poster. It’s a microcosm of how the final moments of the War on I-4 went down.
Not sure what has me more stunned, that @UCF_Football almost lost to the cows or that they pulled it out and won! Crazy ride! Special props to @Mikey_Keene @javondbaker7 @AlecHoller and @PlumleeJohn . The D can through with that crucial 3 and out to set up final drive. Wild Game!
— BIG XII JC (@TheJCMorning) November 27, 2022
Great video from Empire Athletes that showed the first touchdown of the evening for UCF.
#UCF starting QB @PlumleeJohn 64-yards to the crib!!! ✌🏼🏃🏻♂️💨 pic.twitter.com/KCaXPec2qG
— Elite Empire Athletes™ (@EliteEmpireATH) November 27, 2022
The following post is stunning and fantastic! UCF has absolutely dominated the series and Raymond James Stadium!
Home Sweet (Away From) Home: UCF improves to 5-0 since 2018 in USF’s home stadium after defeating USF Saturday pic.twitter.com/TVFxEeQBKV
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 27, 2022
On a similar front, how about the sheer volume of UCF fans that made it into Raymond James Stadium to watch this game? This video showed how Knight Nation followed its team to Tampa.
Knight. Freaking. Nation. pic.twitter.com/nwNZ0854fd
— UCF Knights (@UCFKnights) November 27, 2022
Say whatever one will about the rivalry, but the “horns down” photos do not get old (instagram).
It would not be a rivalry without some trolling on Twitter. Well, it certainly happened.
Say what you want about usf, but they’re the best 1-11 team in the nation and it’s not even close
— shareholder sean (@ucf_problems) November 27, 2022
Ah, Trace Trylko with a fantastic catch and photo opportunity that he just could not pass up!
Seems Right. #UCF pic.twitter.com/DE2APSPLj4
— Trace Trylko (@seinpez) November 26, 2022
How about Sam Jackson and John Rhys Plumlee planting the sign into the stadium turf?
FINAL: #UCF 46, #SouthFlorida 39
— Daren Stoltzfus WESH (@DarenStoltzfus) November 27, 2022
Knights win the final scheduled #WarOnI4 in dramatic fashion — blow a 28-0 lead and still win by a TD pic.twitter.com/NCBxFEv4Xh
Similarly, UCF wide receiver Ryan O'Keefe enjoyed the process of celebrating at USF's expense.
Fly it high 🫡 pic.twitter.com/jczTq73PFq
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) November 27, 2022
Of course, there had to be chaos during the game. ESPN’s twitter was correct with what it said about the Knights and Bulls not getting along.
These teams do not like each other 😅
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 27, 2022
Rivalry Week getting chippy between UCF and USF 😤 pic.twitter.com/zTkgsyJS1M
Finally, needed to finish this article with just about anything that relates to last night’s hero, tight end Alec Holler. Just enjoy…
And another post that was great:
A great video angle of the final touchdown catch of the evening:
Holy Holler 😲 pic.twitter.com/BxuKgVeD87
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) November 27, 2022
This post about Holler was pretty darn good, too.
Orlando, this is for you!!!!!!! #ChargeOn #GlorytoGOD pic.twitter.com/cfM0eB03ZH
— Alec Holler (@AlecHoller) November 27, 2022
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