UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the site where the Kansas Jayhawks (3-5) will try to beat the UCF Knights (4-4) on Saturday, November 7, 2026. UCF opens this contest as 3-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 47.5.

The UCF Knights come into this game with a record of 4-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Knights took on the Baylor Bears and took a loss by a score of 41-9. When the final whistle blew, they ran 67 plays for 281 yds. The UCF Knights ran the football 30 times and compiled 66 yds, which is an average of 2.2 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Knights gave up 184 yards on 42 tries, which is an average of 4.4 yards per rush allowed. UCF allowed 16 pass completions on 25 attempts for a total of 319 yds, and a completion rate of 64.0%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the UCF Knights hold an average of 29.8 points per game. As a unit they're holding an average of 151.1 yards rushing which is 76th in Division 1. The Knights currently have 2,873 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, UCF has earned 13 touchdowns through the air and 16 touchdowns via the ground. UCF has tallied 149 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 50 infractions for 385 yds. They have turned the football over 9 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Knights have given up 1,997 yards which ranks them 114th in the nation. They are conceding 249.6 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.4%. In total, they are granting 375.9 yards per outing which ranks them 86th in college football. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 3.4 yards per rushing attempt and 126.3 rushing yards per game on the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 1,010 rushing yards through 8 games. The Knights sit in 78th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 25.3 PPG.

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The Jayhawks step onto the field holding a record of 3-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Jayhawks took a loss by a score of 22-16 when they faced the TCU Horned Frogs. Kansas conceded 28 run attempts for 145 yds (5.2 yds per carry). The Jayhawks pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 44.8%, surrendering 141 yards on 13 for 29 through the air. The Jayhawks finished the game with a total of 451 yards on 81 plays (5.6 yds per play). Kansas rushed for 3.6 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 166 yards on 46 carries.

In relation to how much they score, the Jayhawks rank 64th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 29.1 points per outing. The Kansas Jayhawks maintain an average of 446.1 yards per contest, which ranks them 22nd in college football. The Kansas offense has totaled 488 yards of penalties on 54 violations, which ranks 63rd in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 8 picks while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have earned 186 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Jayhawks have thrown for a total of 1,952 passing yards as well as holding an average of 244.0 throwing yards per contest, which ranks 49th in the nation. They have an average of 202.1 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,617 yards in total.

The Jayhawks are giving up 23.8 PPG, which has them ranked 61st in D-1. Kansas has given up a total of 1,313 yards rushing (164.1 yards/game) as well as 11 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have allowed 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 177.9 yards per game, which has them in 21st in Division 1. The Jayhawks defense has participated in 508 plays, which is good for 46th in college football. Their defense has compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions this season. In total, they have surrendered 190 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Jayhawks -3.0

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