UCF Knights Face Arizona State for Bowl Eligibility
Both teams enter Saturday's matchup at 5-4, making the result decisive for their postseason chances.
By Martin Reynolds ·
The University of Central Florida Knights will play the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, November 14, with a sixth win required for both teams to secure a bowl berth.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando. ESPN2 will broadcast the game, with Chuckie Kempf handling play-by-play duties and Dustin Fox providing analysis.
Both programs hold an overall record of 5-4 and a conference record of 3-3. The Sun Devils lead the all-time series 2-0, having defeated UCF 35-31 in Tempe in 2024.
UCF head coach Scott Frost brings a team that defeated Kansas 33-32 in the previous week. Quarterback Alonza Barnett III returned from injury to throw for 251 yards and two touchdowns in that victory. He connected with tight end Caden Piening for a six-yard score with one second remaining.
Arizona State enters the contest following a 20-10 win over Colorado in Tempe. This marks the Sun Devils' first trip to Orlando.
UCF is averaging 30.1 points and 359.0 yards per game with Barnett at full strength. However, leading rusher Duke Watson is ruled out with a foot injury, which shifts the running load to Landen Chambers. Wide receiver Waden Charles is listed as doubtful, while Piening is questionable.
Arizona State counters with an offense that averages 248.2 passing yards per contest. Quarterback Cutter Boley has thrown for 1,360 yards this season. Receiver Reed Harris leads the team with 907 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Running back Cardae Mack has rushed for 603 yards and six scores.
Oddsmakers have positioned UCF as a three-point home favorite, with the total points set at 48.5.
UCF linebacker Tackett Curtis has recorded 59 tackles and two interceptions. The Knights possess a plus-three turnover margin.
The outcome of Saturday's game will determine whether both teams reach .500 for the season.
