Central Florida totaled more than 500 yards of offense en route to a 53-14 win over FIU Saturday night at FIU Stadium. With the win the Knights (2-2) took a one-game lead (3-2) in the all-time intrastate series with the Panthers (0-4).

UCF took the opening possession of the game and went 60 yards for its first touchdown. Running back Dontravious Wilson plunged in from one yard out for the first of his three touchdowns on the night. The Knights followed the touchdown with a two-point conversion on a pass by Nick Patti to Jordan Franks.

FIU answered thanks in part to its special teams.

Midway through the first quarter FIU punter Stone Wilson knocked a 49-yard punt which was downed at the UCF 1. The Knights went three-and-out. UCF's Tristan Payton punted to Thomas Owens, who returned the kick 35 yards to the UCF 6.

On the next play Anthony Jones scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to narrow the UCF lead to 8-7 but that was as close as FIU would get.

The Knights scored 45 unanswered points before the Panthers scored their next touchdown.

Using five running backs UCF rushed for 276 yards, led by Adrian Killins, who had 86 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Dontravious Wilson had 58 yards to go with his three rushing touchdowns.

UCF used two quarterbacks, starter McKenzie Milton and Patti, who combined to throw for 225 yards.

The Panthers got their second touchdown on a 17-yard pass by Alex McGough to Stantley Thomas in the fourth quarter. McGough was 5 of 9 for 68 yards and a touchdown after relieving starter Maurice Alexander, who was 6 of 14 for 41 yards and an interception.

FIU hosts Florida Atlantic next Saturday in Don Shula Bowl XV from FIU Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.