UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) will compete against the UCF Knights (3-2) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026. UCF opens this contest as 10-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 53.5.

The UCF Knights come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Knights stepped onto the field against the Houston Cougars and took a loss by a score of 27-17. The UCF Knights ended up rushing 21 times and totaled 73 yds, which had them averaging 3.5 yards per tote. On the day, they ran 59 plays which totaled 332 yards. UCF surrendered 18 pass completions on 33 attempts for a total of 239 yds, and a completion rate of 54.5%. Against the rush, the Knights conceded 154 yards on 44 attempts, which calculates to 3.5 yards per run allowed.

The Knights have earned 1,754 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, UCF has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the ball over 5 different times. UCF has accounted for 82 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 35 infractions for 271 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 172.6 yards via the ground game which ranks them 56th in the nation. In terms of getting in the endzone, the UCF Knights have an average of 32.4 points per game.

When it comes to yards through the air, the Knights have conceded 1,117 yards which puts them in 94th in college football. They are conceding 223.4 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 59.1%. During this campaign, they are surrendering 343.4 yards per game putting them at 62nd in D-1. They have relinquished 3 touchdowns through the air in addition to 6 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 120.0 rushing yards per game for the year. During this campaign, they have allowed 600 yards via the ground game in 5 games. The Knights are sitting in 32nd in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 17.6 points per game.

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The Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last game, the Cowboys got the victory with a final of 41-24 when they played the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cowboys finished the game with a total of 609 yards and they ran 68 plays (9.0 yards per play). Oklahoma State ran the ball for 5.4 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 220 yards on 41 carries. Oklahoma State relinquished 66 rushing attempts for 335 yds (5.1 yds per carry). The Cowboys secondary conceded a completion percentage of 45.5%, relinquishing 132 yds on 10 out of 22 passing.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys maintain an average of 548.3 yards/contest, ranking them 2nd in the country. The Oklahoma State offense has 207 yds of penalties on 20 infractions, which ranks 131st in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 221.3 run yards per game and have rushed for 885 yards in total. They have thrown 5 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 110 1st downs. In relation to how much they score, the Cowboys are ranked 30th in the nation by tallying 37.3 PPG. For the season to this point, the Cowboys have earned 1,308 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 327.0 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 7th in Division 1.

Oklahoma State has conceded a total of 635 yards rushing (158.8 yards per contest) and 6 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass and 158.5 yards/outing, which has them in 15th in the country. This season, they have surrendered 79 points. They have 1 fumble and 3 interceptions for the season. The Cowboys defense has taken the field for 250 plays, which is 11th in the nation. The Cowboys are giving up 19.8 points per game, which puts them 44th in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Knights +10.0

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