Tech took on 14th-ranked UCF this past Saturday in their first home game of the season. Bobby Dodd looked quite different this year but was just as loud as ever when the Jackets returned the opening kick deep inside UCF territory. Tech found itself in the endzone just a few short plays later, scoring a touchdown in the first 55 seconds of the game.
The UCF offense responded forcefully with a flurry of quick-paced passes, matching the game at 7 with just under 12 minutes to go in the first. Tech freshman Jeff Sims led a promising ensuing drive, showing his dual-threat potential as he led the Jacket offense down the field with a combination of impressive throws and runs.