Arizona Wildcats (3-5) vs. UCF Knights (3-5)
November 2, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: UCF Knights -6.5; Over/Under: 56
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In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Arizona Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Saturday, November 2nd, at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Let’s take a look at a UCF Knights vs Arizona Wildcats pick.
UCF Defense Continues To Be a Problem
UCF sits with a 3-5 record overall, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. UCF faced off against BYU and the defense gave up 37 points, and they ended up losing 13 points. After another weekend of struggles, UCF made a big change and fired defensive coordinator Ted Roof. UCF played two quarterbacks against BYU, and neither was good. Jacurri Brown completed 8 of his 17 passes for 96 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. Two games ago against Iowa State, they were competitive, but they ended up losing 38-35.
The Knights are averaging 30.4 points, while their defense is giving up 27.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 51st in the league, while the defense is ranked 86th in the league. In this game, UCF is going to need the defense to be better. UCF will face Arizona State following this one.
Arizona Has Been a Disappointment
Arizona has been a major disappointment, and they come into this game with a 3-5 record overall. In the last game against West Virginia at home, Arizona’s defense gave up 31 points, and they ended up losing by five points. Noah Fifita completed 21 of his 32 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns. Quali Conley finished with 16 carries for 74 yards, and a touchdown. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan finished with 10 carries for 202 yards and a touchdown.
Arizona is averaging 23.4 points while their defense is giving up 28 points per game. The offense is ranked 100th while the defense is ranked 91st. The defense needs to step up here if they want a chance. Arizona will meet Houston after this game.
Matchup/League Facts
- UCF ranks 123rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (93.3).
- UCF ranks 16th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (9.9).
- Arizona ranks T119th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (9.3).
- Arizona ranks 106th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (16.0).
UCF vs Arizona Prediction
UCF probably win this game, but I am not laying this type of number with them. UCF has really had issues with the defense, and it’s going to be much of the same here. UCF gave up 38 points two games ago, and it’s going to be much of the same. Arizona is going to go well over their season total of 23.4 and their offense is going to keep them in this game. Back Arizona against the spread.
