UCF vs Kansas State Picks and Predictions (Saturday, September 27, 2025)
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The UCF Knights visit the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET. UCF is 3–0 and won its most recent game 34–9 vs North Carolina. Kansas State is 1–3 and lost its most recent game 23–17 at Arizona. Get more winners and fewer bad beats with our free college football predictions.
UCF Preview
UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson has 694 passing yards with 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. The run game has produced big gains: Jaden Nixon has 160 rushing yards and 3 scores, and Myles Montgomery has 149 rushing yards. Duane Thomas Jr. leads the receivers with 148 yards, while tight ends Dylan Wade and Kylan Fox have two touchdowns combined.
The defense has allowed only 26 points in three games. Linebacker Lewis Carter leads with 19 tackles, and edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly has 1.5 sacks. UCF has protected the ball and has steady kicking with five made field goals. UCF is a tough opponent for any team in the FBS.
Kansas State Preview
Wildcats’ QB Avery Johnson has 851 passing yards with 6 touchdowns and 1 interception, and adds 2 rushing touchdowns. Jayce Brown leads the receivers with 284 yards and 2 scores, with help from Jaron Tibbs and Jerand Bradley. Joe Jackson tops the running game with 136 yards, and DeVon Rice has 2 rushing touchdowns.
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On defense, the Wildcats have 9 sacks, led by Tobi Osunsanmi with 3. Linebacker Austin Romaine has 37 tackles, and safety Qua Moss has an interception. Kansas State has been in three one-score losses, and late drives that have stalled or come up short have hurt the Wildcats this season..
UCF vs Kansas State Prediction
UCF has the better form: zero interceptions, a strong points-allowed figure, and multiple backs to keep drives from stalling. Kansas State can pressure the pocket, but Johnson and the offense have not finished enough drives. If UCF avoids negative yardage plays and hits a few timely throws, the Knights will win. Final Score Prediction: UCF Knights win and cover ATS 24–23.
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