Colorado Buffaloes vs UCF Knights Prediction & Picks - NCAA

Prediction published on 9/26/24, 3:30 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/27/24 at 4:44 AM in NCAA Picks

Easily the most anticipated matchup in the Big 12 this season, the UCF Knights will play host to the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UCF is entering into the fourth week of their college football schedule still undefeated after edging TCU Horned Frogs, 35-34, last Saturday. Knights running back crew led by RJ Harvey was as potent as ever, covering 289 yards with two TDs. However, the deciding factor that won the match for UCF turned out to be quarterback KJ Jefferson, who delivered his best game since transferring from Arkansas. Jefferson passed for 230 yards with three touchdowns, including the game-winning throw to wide receiver Kobe Hudson with 0:36 left in the clock. Colorado is also coming off a dramatic 38-31 overtime win against the Baylor Bears behind a stellar performance from their quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who passed for 341 yards with 2 touchdowns all despite being sacked eight times. The Buffaloes rank fifth in the nation in passing yards per game (335.0 yrds) and 87th in points per game (26.8).