UCF Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction & Picks - NCAA

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UCF Knights
9/28/24 15:30
Colorado Buffaloes

Prediction:

 

UCF will cover -14 points

 

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 by Lou Aguila in NCAA Picks

Easily the most anticipated matchup in the Big 12 this season, the UCF Knights will play host to the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UCF is entering into the fourth week of their college football schedule still undefeated after edging TCU Horned Frogs, 35-34, last Saturday. Knights running back crew led by RJ Harvey was as potent as ever, covering 289 yards with two TDs. However, the deciding factor that won the match for UCF turned out to be quarterback KJ Jefferson, who delivered his best game since transferring from Arkansas. Jefferson passed for 230 yards with three touchdowns, including the game-winning throw to wide receiver Kobe Hudson with 0:36 left in the clock. Colorado is also coming off a dramatic 38-31 overtime win against the Baylor Bears behind a stellar performance from their quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who passed for 341 yards with 2 touchdowns all despite being sacked eight times. The Buffaloes rank fifth in the nation in passing yards per game (335.0 yrds) and 87th in points per game (26.8).

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UCF Knights and Colorado Buffaloes Latest Matches

UCF Knights
UCF Knights Latest matches
W W W
Victories

3/3 (100%)

Defeats

0/3 (0%)

Sep 14, 2024 - NCAA

TCU Horned Frogs
34 :  35
UCF Knights

Sep 7, 2024 - NCAA

UCF Knights
45 :  14
Sam Houston State Bearkats

Aug 29, 2024 - NCAA

UCF Knights
57 :  3
New Hampshire Wildcats
W W
Victories

2/2 (100%)

Defeats

0/2 (0%)

Sep 7, 2024 - NCAA

UCF Knights
45 :  14
Sam Houston State Bearkats

Aug 29, 2024 - NCAA

UCF Knights
57 :  3
New Hampshire Wildcats
W
Victories

1/1 (100%)

Defeats

0/1 (0%)

Sep 14, 2024 - NCAA

TCU Horned Frogs
34 :  35
UCF Knights
Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado Buffaloes Latest matches
W L W W
Victories

3/4 (75%)

Defeats

1/4 (25%)

Sep 21, 2024 - NCAA

Colorado Buffaloes
38 :  31
Baylor Bears

Sep 14, 2024 - NCAA

Colorado State Rams
9 :  28
Colorado Buffaloes

Sep 7, 2024 - NCAA

Nebraska Cornhuskers
28 :  10
Colorado Buffaloes

Aug 29, 2024 - NCAA

Colorado Buffaloes
31 :  26
North Dakota State Bison
W W
Victories

2/2 (100%)

Defeats

0/2 (0%)

Sep 21, 2024 - NCAA

Colorado Buffaloes
38 :  31
Baylor Bears

Aug 29, 2024 - NCAA

Colorado Buffaloes
31 :  26
North Dakota State Bison
L W
Victories

1/2 (50%)

Defeats

1/2 (50%)

Sep 14, 2024 - NCAA

Colorado State Rams
9 :  28
Colorado Buffaloes

Sep 7, 2024 - NCAA

Nebraska Cornhuskers
28 :  10
Colorado Buffaloes

UCF Knights - Colorado Buffaloes Key Points

  1. Central Florida are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
  2. Colorado are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
  3. Colorado are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
  4. Central Florida are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games at home.

Our UCF Knights vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction

This is a matchup between two offensively dynamic teams. Colorado features one of the top quarterbacks in college football in Sanders, who has 1,340 yards and 11 touchdowns. UCF, on the other side, is the nation's top rushing team (357.7 yards), led by RJ Harvey, who has already scored 8 touchdowns and rushed for 448 yards. Colorado and UCF are fairly evenly matched, however, I believe the Buffaloes, who allow 150.8 yards per game, lack the manpower to keep down the Knights' powerful run attack. Still, I feel KJ Jefferson will make the difference in this match. If he can throw for 200+ passing yards and at least two touchdowns, this game is over. Our betting prediction for Colorado Buffaloes vs. UCF Knights: Pick UCF to cover -14 points, -110, at BetMGM.

Prediction:

 

UCF will cover -14 points

 

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