UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47

LaVell Edwards Stadium is the site where the BYU Cougars (10-1) will take on the UCF Knights (5-6) on Saturday, November 29, 2025. BYU opens as 17.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 47.

The UCF Knights head into this game 5-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Knights played the Oklahoma State Cowboys and went home with a win by a final score of 17-14. Against the run, the Knights conceded 104 yards on 30 attempts, which calculates to 3.5 yards per run allowed. UCF gave up 13 completions on 28 tries for 124 yards, and a completion rate of 46.4%. Overall, they ran 61 plays for 396 yds. The UCF Knights ran the football 36 different times and totaled 125 yards, which had them averaging 3.5 yards per tote.

The Knights have earned 4,249 total yards this season. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, UCF has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 17 different times. UCF has accumulated 204 first downs, and they have been called for 85 infractions for 652 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 168.5 yards in the run game which has them sitting 60th in Division 1. When it comes to scoring, the UCF Knights are averaging 24.6 PPG.

The Knights are ranked 45th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 22.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per tote and 153.6 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Overall, they have given up 1,690 rushing yards through 11 games. Regarding yards via the pass, the Knights have allowed 1,932 yds which has them sitting in 20th in college football. They have given up 175.6 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 61.7%. In total, they are allowing 329.3 yards/outing which puts them 34th in college football. They have yielded 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 15 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Cougars come into this matchup with a record of 10-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cougars got the win with a final of 26-14 when they faced the Cincinnati Bearcats. BYU ran the ball for 5.4 yards per tote, finishing with 265 yds on 49 carries. The Cougars finished the contest with a total of 392 yds and they ran 74 plays (5.3 yds per play). The Cougars passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 65.8%, relinquishing 300 yds on 25 for 38 through the air. BYU allowed 23 rushing attempts for 87 yards (3.8 yds per rush).

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Cougars currently rank 30th in college football scoring 33.4 PPG. The BYU Cougars have an average of 414.6 yards per game, ranking them 43rd in Division 1. The BYU offense has racked up 516 yards of penalties on 63 violations, which is 87th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 4 interceptions while losing 6 fumbles and they have been able to tally 245 first downs. During the season thus far, the Cougars have a total of 2,345 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 213.2 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 83rd in D-1. They have an average of 201.5 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 2,217 yards overall.

BYU has conceded a total of 1,386 yards rushing (126.0 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 201.2 yards/outing, which puts them in 43rd in the country. This season, they have surrendered 193 pts. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 15 interceptions so far this season. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 710 plays, ranking them 39th in college football. The Cougars are giving up 17.5 points per game, ranking them 14th in Division 1.

Who will win tonight's Knights/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cougars -17.5

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