The UCF Knights (3-4, 1-3 Big 12) are set to host the 11th-ranked BYU Cougars (7-0, 4-0) in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. The BYU Cougars are coming off a home win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Week 8 by a score of 38-35. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff completed 13 of 26 passes for 218 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Running back LJ Martin carried the ball 20 times for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns.
UCF is coming off an away loss against the Iowa State Cyclones by a score of 38-35 in Week 8. Quarterback Jacurri Brown completed 8 of 20 passes for 62 yards and 2 interceptions. Running back RJ Harvey carried the ball 25 times for 196 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Will BYU remain perfect in a bid for a College Football Playoff spot, or will the Knights ruin their perfect season in the hopes of turning their season around?
BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| BYU Cougars | +2.5
-112 |
Over 55.5
-108 |
+110 |
| UCF Knights | -2.5
-108 |
Under 55.5
-112 |
-130 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights Match Details
- Fixture: BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Key Stats
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars enter the game 7-0, averaging 34.86 points per game this season. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff leads the team in rushing, averaging 37.86 yards per game with 2 touchdowns. He is averaging 234.86 passing yards per game and is completing 59.0% of his passes. So far this season, Retzlaff has thrown 16 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
Wide receiver Chase Roberts averages 60.29 receiving yards per game and has 3 touchdowns, while Darius Lassiter is averaging 64.29 receiving yards per game, and has scored 4 touchdowns. From a defensive standpoint, BYU has 12 interceptions and 12 sacks. They are allowing 19.00 points per game.
UCF Knights
The Knights enter 3-4, averaging 31.29 points per game this season. Running back RJ Harvey leads the team in rushing, averaging 127.14 yards per game, and has 11 touchdowns. Quarterback Jaccuri Brown is averaging 72.75 passing yards per game and is completing 53.10% of his passes. So far this season, Brown has thrown 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.
Wide receiver Kobe Hudson is averaging 71.86 receiving yards per game and has scored 3 touchdowns. RJ Harvey is averaging 27.86 receiving yards per game and has 2 touchdowns. Defensively, UCF has 9 interceptions and 8 sacks. They are allowing 25.71 points per game.
Prediction
The line in this game is puzzling, to say the least. UCF is a small home favorite, yet they have a losing record and have been terrible this season. Inconsistent quarterback play has plagued the Knights all year and that will likely be their downfall this week as well.
On the other side, BYU has done everything right this season, winning all of their games. A few of their games have gone down to the wire but they have still managed to be clutch in those situations. The Cougars are better than the Knights in almost every area of the game, except maybe their rushing offense. Still, there is no reason to trust UCF here. For that reason, backing the BYU Cougars to win will be our best bet.
Final Pick
BYU Cougars ML (+110)
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