The No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones (6-0) square off against a fellow Big 12 foe when they host the UCF Knights (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Jack Trice Stadium.
This game will be airing on Fox Sports 1.
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When is Iowa State vs. UCF and when does it start?
This matchup between the Cyclones and Knights will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Iowa State Stats & Insights
The Cyclones knocked off the West Virginia Mountaineers 28-16 in their most recent outing.
Defensively, Iowa State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 14th-best by allowing only 285.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 49th (422.2 yards per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, the Cyclones have been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fifth-best by giving up only 145.7 passing yards per game. They rank 51st on offense (247.8 passing yards per game).
Iowa State is totaling 174.3 rushing yards per game on offense this year (55th in the FBS), and is giving up 139.7 rushing yards per game (63rd) on the defensive side of the ball.
On defense, the Cyclones have been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 11.0 points per game. They rank 51st on offense (30.7 points per game).
UCF Stats & Insights
The Knights are coming off of a loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats by the score of 19-13.
UCF’s defense ranks 45th in the FBS with 337.2 total yards surrendered per contest, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 13th-best by generating 473.8 total yards per game.
From an offensive angle, the Knights are putting up 205.8 passing yards per game (89th-ranked). They rank 103rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (246.0 passing yards given up per game).
UCF has been a top-25 run unit on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks fourth-best in rushing yards per game (268.0) and eighth-best in rushing yards allowed per game (91.2).
The Knights are accumulating 30.7 points per contest on offense this season (51st-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 23.7 points per contest (68th-ranked) on defense.
Iowa State Key Players to Watch
Rocco Becht has thrown for 1,438 yards (239.7 ypg) to lead Iowa State, completing 66.5% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season.
Jaylon Jackson has carried the ball 60 times for a team-high 314 yards (52.3 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Carson Hansen has racked up 61 carries for 307 yards (51.2 per game) and five touchdowns.
Jaylin Noel’s team-high 528 receiving yards (88.0 yards per game) have come on 29 receptions with three touchdowns.
Jayden Higgins has hauled in 39 passes for 505 yards (84.2 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
Benjamin Brahmer has hauled in eight receptions for 160 yards (26.7 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
UCF Key Players to Watch
K.J. Jefferson leads UCF with 1,012 passing yards (202.4 ypg) on 64-of-108 passing with seven touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. He also adds 193 rushing yards (38.6 ypg) on 61 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
The team’s top rusher, RJ Harvey, has carried the ball 108 times for 694 yards (115.7 per game), with nine touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 195 receiving yards (32.5 per game) on nine catches with two receiving touchdowns.
This season Peny Boone has racked up 34 carries for 208 yards (41.6 per game) and two touchdowns.
Kobe Hudson’s 477 receiving yards (79.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 23 receptions with three touchdowns.
Randy Pittman Jr.’s 12 grabs have yielded 157 yards (31.4 ypg).
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