Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams (6) runs past Tulane safety Larry Brooks (31) on his way to a 54-yard touchdown on a pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Dillon Gabriel threw five touchdown passes - three to Marlon Williams - and UCF's top-ranked offense rolled in a 51-34 victory over Tulane on Saturday.
Gabriel was 26-of-40 passing with 422 yards a week after throwing for a school-record 601 yards that included five touchdowns in a 50-49 loss to Memphis.
Williams made nine catches or 174 yards. His longest reception was a 54-yarder in which he sidestepped a couple of defenders on his way to the end zone.
Greg McCrae ran for 162 of the Knights' 267 yards rushing, including a TD, with UCF (3-2, 2-2 American Athletic Conference) finishing with 689 yards offense to Tulane's 340. UCF came in averaging over 636 yards offense, tops in the nation.
The Knights scored touchdowns on all four of their second-quarter drives as they turned a four-point first-quarter deficit into a 37-14 halftime lead.
The win snapped a two-game losing streak for UCF, its longest since 2016.
Michael Pratt was 14 of 24 for 215 yards passing, three touchdowns and an interception for the Green Wave (2-4, 0-4), who have lost three straight.
Attendance was 9,148 in the 44,206-seat Bounce House, which is being kept at 25% capacity.
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Central Florida running back Greg McCrae (30) celebrates his 3-yard touchdown run against Tulane with teammate running back Bentavious Thompson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt, left, scrambles from the pocket as he is pressured by Central Florida linebacker Tatum Bethune (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Tulane wide receiver Jaetavian Toles (23) makes a reception off a pass from quarterback Michael Pratt (7) as Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard, center, tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Tulane wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson, left, makes a reception and runs 20-yards for a touchdown in front of Central Florida defensive back Aaron Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Central Florida wide receiver Marlon Williams celebrates his 54-yard touchdown on a pass play against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Central Florida running back Greg McCrae, left, is tackled by Tulane cornerback Willie Langham (8) after a gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Central Florida defensive lineman Kenny Turnier, right, sacks Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt throws a pass against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Tulane head coach Willie Fritz, left, shouts to players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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