McKenzie Milton would not be denied. Down by six points in the fourth quarter and moving his UCF Knights into scoring range, he finished off the drive with a flying leap into the end zone.
Right as he was nearing the goal line, Milton was met by a Memphis defender. He helicoptered into the end zone on a play that was reminiscent of John Elway’s famous Super Bowl run.
McKenzie Milton sells out at the goal line, and UCF has come all the way back to take the lead late. pic.twitter.com/CuVYkIXiPc
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) October 13, 2018
This score, and the impending extra point, gave UCF a one-point lead over its rival in a must-win game for the Knights to remain in playoff contention.