Pictures: UF dominates UCF

during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) steps out of a tackle by UCF Knights linebacker Deshawn Pace (3) during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn prepares for their game against Florida Gators in the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights drum major leads the marching band during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) catches the ball for a touchdown against UCF Knights during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) runs the ball against a tough Florida Gators defense during the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) runs over Florida Gators defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. (3) for a touchdown during the second half of the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida Gators defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) intercepts the ball intended for UCF Knights wide receiver Kobe Hudson (2) during the second half of the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is sacked by Florida Gators linebacker Grayson Howard (10) during the second half of the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights defensive back Sheldon Arnold (9) celebrates the missed Florida Gators field goal during the second half of the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights running back Peny Boone (13) is tackled by Florida Gators linebacker Grayson Howard (10) during the second half of the college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF Knights running back Peny Boone (13) runs the ball during the second half of the college football game against Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Florida safety Bryce Thornton (18) intercepts the ball intended for UCF wide receiver Kobe Hudson (2) to end the Knights comeback bid during a 24-13 Gators win Oct. 5 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF running back RJ Harvey scampers into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half against Florida. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Gators fans get hyped in the stands during the second half as they watch their team dominate UCF on Saturday night. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Sophomore Gators linebacker Pup Howard lowers the boom on UCF running back Peny Boone, who had eight carries Saturday night. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF kicker Grant Reddick celebrates a field goal during the Knights’ loss to Florida on Saturday. Reddick was forced into action after starter Colton Boomer missed the game with an ankle injury. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is sacked by Florida linebacker Grayson Howard, one of 5 sacks by the Gators during a 24-13 win Oct. 5 in the Swamp. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Smoke fills the air before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head football coach Billy Napier walks off the field with his son, Charlie, 7, after winning the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. UF won the game 24-13. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head football coach Billy Napier sings the UF alma mater with players on the field after winning the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. UF won the game 24-13. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier, right, and UCF coach Gus Malzahn, left, greet before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The stadium is lit up before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier yells at game officials during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier coaches before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida quarterback Graham Mertz throws during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida quarterback Graham Mertz scrambles during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida receiver Tank Hawkins (10) runs away from UCF defenders Mac McWilliams (20) and Xe’ree Alexander (24) during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Fire lights up the field before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida defensive lineman Jamari Lyons (95) celebrates after sacking UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson throws during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier is restrained by his own staff after yelling at game officials during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida receiver Chimere Dike celebrates during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida receiver Chimere Dike lunges for extra yardage during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

UCF fans cheer during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida and UCF fans cheer and jeer beside each other during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) runs during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida receiver Tank Hawkins (10) runs out of bounds during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson scrambles out of the end zone during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier, right, and UCF coach Gus Malzahn, left, greet before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier coaches before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Young fans cheer before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Fans cheer in The Swamp during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida running back Johnny Richardson (right) flies through the air on a run during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida quarterback Graham Mertz (15) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) reaches across the endzone line for a touchdown during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

University of Florida head football coach Billy Napier celebrates with his son, Charlie, 7, after winning the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. UF won the game 24-13. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

UCF defensive back Ladarius Tennison (13) leaps over UF quarterback Graham Mertz (bottom) during the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)