- Matchup: BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Knights (+6.5)
- Total Points Over-Under: 43.5
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On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the UCF Knights (3-3) will take on the undefeated BYU Cougars (6-0) at the Acrisure Bounce House. The Knights are currently underdogs by 6.5 points, with the total set at 43.5 points.
The BYU Cougars enter this clash with a perfect record of 6-0 this season. Their last outing was a thrilling contest against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish where they emerged victorious with a score of 28-24. During the game, the Cougars executed 30 rushing attempts, accumulating 121 yards at an average of 4.0 yards per carry. They ran a total of 67 plays, amassing 360 yards of offense. Defensively, BYU allowed 27 completions on 49 pass attempts, yielding 261 passing yards with a completion rate of 55.1%. In terms of their rush defense, BYU conceded 115 yards on 30 carries, averaging 3.8 yards allowed per rush.
This season, the Cougars have recorded a total of 2,527 yards. They have successfully crossed the goal line 10 times through the air and have added 16 rushing touchdowns. However, they’ve also experienced 5 turnovers this season. As a complete unit, BYU has achieved 123 first downs while incurring 37 penalties for 319 yards. Averaging 206.7 rushing yards per game places them 25th in Division 1. Scoring-wise, BYU tallies an impressive 33.5 points per game.
Defensively, the Cougars rank 14th nationally in points allowed, giving up just 15.2 points per game. Opponents average 3.1 yards per carry and 86.2 rushing yards per game against them, collectively allowing 517 rushing yards over six games. In terms of pass defense, BYU has allowed 1,131 yards this season, ranking them 23rd in Division 1. They concede an average of 188.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage of 60.3%, allowing 274.7 total yards per game, placing them 13th in the country. The Cougars have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 5 on the ground.
The UCF Knights head into this game with a record of 3-3. In their last game, they fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys by a score of 42-28. In that matchup, UCF amassed 375 total yards while running 83 plays at an average of 4.5 yards per play. Their rushing attack generated only 110 yards from 41 carries, averaging 2.7 yards per carry. Defensively, UCF allowed 32 rushing attempts for 110 yards at 3.4 yards per carry, while their pass defense conceded a 67.9% completion rate, giving up 304 yards on 19 of 28 attempts.
The Knights are averaging 354.8 yards per game, which ranks them 99th in the nation. UCF’s offense has accrued 304 penalty yards over 39 infractions, ranking 84th nationally. Their ground game averages 162.2 yards per game, totaling 973 rushing yards this season. They have thrown 4 interceptions and allowed 3 fumbles to be recovered by opponents, while achieving 109 first downs. In scoring, the Knights are placed 54th in Division 1, managing 31.7 points per game. On the passing front, they have recorded 1,156 yards this season, averaging 192.7 yards per game, landing them 106th in the nation.
Defensive statistics show that UCF has yielded 710 rushing yards (118.3 yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. They have allowed 5 passing touchdowns and have conceded 236.8 passing yards per game, placing them 105th overall. With 130 points given up so far, they have registered 5 fumbles and 6 interceptions this season. The Knights’ defense has played a total of 420 snaps, ranking 65th in college football, while allowing 21.7 points per game, placing them 53rd overall.
Which team will triumph in this exciting Cougars vs. Knights college football matchup?
Prediction: Back the Cougars -6.5
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