Kansas vs UCF Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 4, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 10/03/2025, 11:05 PM ET
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Kansas vs UCF Information

The Kansas Jayhawks will be back on the road this week with the game in Orlando at FBC Mortgage Stadium at 7:30 PM against the UCF Knights. Kansas has a record of three wins and two losses overall, having lost two of its last three games, including a three-point loss to Cincinnati a week ago. The UCF Knights return home this week with three wins and one loss on the year following a 14-point road loss to Kansas State in their last outing. Confident betting starts with the right insightsβ€”check out our college football predictions now.

Kansas Preview

The Kansas offense has been solid enough this season as the Jayhawks have averaged 36.6 points per game overall. Defensively, Kansas has been shaky, allowing 20.6 points per game this season, but has given up 39.5 points per game in its two losses this year. Jalon Daniels leads the Kansas offense this season with 1262 yards and 16 scores on 85 completions. Leshon Williams is the top ball carrier on the roster with 245 yards and two scores on 38 carries. Emmanuel Henderson Jr. leads the team with 23 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns this season.

UCF Preview

Offensively, UCF has been strong this season, averaging 34.75 points per game overall. Defensively, UCF has been even better, holding opponents to 15 points per game this season, but gave up 34 points in their loss to Kansas State. Tayven Jackson has carried the UCF offense thus far this season, leading the way with 809 yards and three touchdowns on 66 completions. Myles Montgomery has led the team with 51 carries for 268 yards and one score, while Jaden Nixon has added 16 carries for 226 yards and four scores. Duane Thomas Jr. leads UCF this season with 203 yards on 16 catches.

Kansas vs UCF Prediction

UCF is the better team in this matchup, and it will be evident from the start this week. Look for the Knights to bounce back from their recent loss with a win at home. Take UCF to use their strengths on both sides of the ball to overwhelm Kansas, leading to the win and cover in Orlando. Final Score Prediction, UCF Knights win and cover 38-17.

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