The UCF Knights (3-4) and the No. 11 BYU Cougars (7-0) play on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in a battle of Big 12 foes.
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When is UCF vs. BYU and when does it start?
This game between the Knights and Cougars is scheduled on Saturday, October 26, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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UCF Stats & Insights
The Knights enter this matchup following a 38-35 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones in their last game.
UCF ranks 70th in total defense this season (364.7 yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in the FBS with 465.6 total yards per game.
On offense, the Knights rank 109th in the FBS with 185.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 107th in passing yards allowed per contest (250.0).
Offensively, UCF has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking second-best in the FBS by compiling 280.3 per game. The Knights rank 29th on defense (114.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Knights are compiling 31.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 48th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 78th, surrendering 25.7 points per game.
BYU Stats & Insights
The Cougars are coming off of a victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys by the score of 38-35.
With 400.0 total yards per game on offense, BYU ranks 62nd in the FBS in 2024. Defensively, it ranks 30th, giving up 324.7 total yards per contest.
The Cougars rank 56th in the FBS with 243.1 passing yards per game, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks 25th-best by allowing only 183.1 passing yards per contest.
BYU is compiling 156.9 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (73rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 141.6 rushing yards per game (65th-ranked) on defense.
The Cougars’ offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 34.9 points per contest (23rd-best) this season. On defense, they rank 26th by surrendering 19.0 points per game.
UCF Key Players to Watch
K.J. Jefferson has thrown for 1,012 yards (202.4 ypg) to lead UCF, completing 59.3% of his passes and tossing seven touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 193 rushing yards (38.6 ypg) on 61 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
RJ Harvey has carried the ball 133 times for a team-high 890 yards (127.1 per game), with 11 touchdowns this year. He has also caught nine passes for 195 yards (27.9 per game) and two touchdowns.
This season Jacurri Brown has racked up 330 yards (55.0 per game) on 38 attempts with two touchdowns.
Kobe Hudson’s 503 receiving yards (71.9 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 26 receptions and three touchdowns.
Randy Pittman Jr. has hauled in 14 grabs for 177 yards (29.5 ypg) this season.
BYU Key Players to Watch
Jake Retzlaff has been a dual threat to lead BYU in both passing and rushing. He has 1,642 passing yards (234.6 ypg), completing 58.8% of his passes and throwing 15 touchdown passes and seven interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 265 yards (37.9 ypg) on 49 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
This season LJ Martin has racked up 49 carries for 256 yards (36.6 per game) and four touchdowns.
Darius Lassiter’s 450 receiving yards (64.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 27 receptions with four touchdowns.
Chase Roberts has racked up 420 receiving yards (60.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns, reeling in 28 passes this year.
Keelan Marion’s 11 catches have netted him 189 yards (27.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
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