UCF Knights and Arizona State Sun Devils — both 5-4 — meet Saturday, November 14 at 3:30 p.m. EST in a Big 12 conference game.
UCF defeated Kansas 33-32 on November 7. Alonza Barnett III completed 18 of 31 passes for 251 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He added 12 carries for 36 yards. Josh Derry had eight receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown.
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Arizona State beat Colorado 20-10 on November 7. Jake Fette completed 13 of 19 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. He rushed 10 times for 26 yards. Cardae Mack gained 80 rushing yards on 24 carries and caught two passes for 17 yards. Reed Harris had four receptions for 103 yards and one touchdown.
UCF averages 359 yards per game (92nd in FBS), including 212.8 passing and 146.2 rushing. The Knights allow 379 yards per game (92nd), with opponents gaining 245.2 passing and 133.8 rushing yards per game. They score 30.1 points per game and allow 26.
Arizona State averages 384.9 yards per game (67th), including 248.2 passing and 136.7 rushing. The Sun Devils allow 345.8 yards per game (54th), with opponents gaining 219.6 passing and 126.2 rushing yards per game. They score 28.4 points per game and allow 27.3.
UCF ranks 94th in third-down defense, holding opponents to 40.6% conversions. Arizona State converts just 30.4% of third downs — 132nd in the FBS. Both teams rank among the nation’s least-penalized: UCF averages 42.8 penalty yards per game (18th); Arizona State averages 43.2 (21st).
Key leaders include UCF quarterback Keyone Jenkins (1,181 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs, 67.8% completion) and receiver Josh Derry (45 catches, 571 yards, 4 TDs); Arizona State quarterback Cutter Boley (1,360 yards, 13 TDs, 5 INTs, 60.7%) and receiver Reed Harris (52 catches, 907 yards, 9 TDs).
The game airs on ESPN2. UCF is a 3-point favorite. UCF is 6-3 against the spread this season; Arizona State is 5-4.
UCF hosts Iowa State on November 20. Arizona State hosts Oklahoma State on November 21.
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