Space Streak Snapped: UCF falls to Houston 30–27 in Friday night heartbreaker

NCAA Football: Houston at Central Florida — Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Duane Thomas Jr. (7) carries the ball during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

For the first time in program history, UCF lost its Space Game. The Citronauts fell just short in Friday night’s showdown against Houston, 30–27, at the Acrisure Bounce House, ending a perfect 8-0 run in their annual space-themed game that began back in 2017.

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