Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTWeek 10 · at Kansas · Conference game
UCF 35%65% KU
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Total
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model 49.5
Model line
KU -5.5
KU 65% to win
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Model view
Power-rating model, before kickoff
Model Favorite
Kansas 65%
Projected UCF 22 – KU 27 · Model Favorite won 73.7% in backtest
Model line
KU -5.5
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Total
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Model 49.5
How the model gets there (points from KU’s side; the model line rounds to the half point)
SpreadKU rating edge+1.9+Home field+2.5+Travel+1.1=Model marginKU by 5.5
TotalScoring ratings50.9+Wind 9 mph−1.6=Model total49.3
Signals
The data signal, and no trends and market moves behind it
No clear signal on the spread
No clear signal on the total
None of these signals has beaten the market in our backtest, so this describes why the matchup is interesting — it isn’t a pick.
No notable trends or market moves for this game.
Last 10 games
Before kickoff, this and last season
| Straight up | Spread | Over / under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-6 40% | 4-5 44% | 6-4 60% | |
| 3-7 30% | 3-6-1 33% | 5-5 50% |
Recent meetings
Last 2 since 2023
UCF 0–2 KU
KU leads · 2 games since 2023 · KU has won the last 2 meetings
| Date | Result | Line | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 2025 | Kansas 27 @ UCF 20 | KU -3.5 | KU W |
| Oct 7 2023 | UCF 22 @ Kansas 51 | KU -3 | KU W |
Matchup stats
Season to date before kickoff · ranks among 138 FBS teams
Power rating this season
pts vs an average team · #rank · tap a dot
UCF+0.7 →+3.5▲ 2.8#56
KU+3.1 →+5.3▲ 2.2#47
Predashed line = average team · hover or tap a dotW9
Longer bar = better
#81
Offense
KU better ▶#59
#48
Defense
Even#57
+0.7 #26
Turnovers
◀ UCF better−0.5 #102
61 plays #122
Pace
KU faster ▶70 plays #36
Unit by unitEach offense against the other's defense
| UCF off | KU def | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 31.7 #52 | 24.0 #73 | UCF |
| Yards / play | 5.83 #71 | 5.43 #70 | Even |
| PPA / play | +0.07 #99 | +0.04 #46 | KU |
| Success rate | 40% #100 | 38% #38 | KU |
| KU off | UCF def | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 32.0 #50 | 21.7 #50 | Even |
| Yards / play | 6.45 #36 | 5.07 #49 | Even |
| PPA / play | +0.15 #72 | 0.00 #33 | UCF |
| Success rate | 43% #78 | 41% #60 | Even |
Points by quarter and half
Per game this season before kickoff · ranks among 138 FBS teams
UCF scoring against the KU defense
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | Q3 | Q4 | 2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11.0 #12 | 6.2 #108 | 17.2 #49 | 8.2 #24 | 6.3 #85 | 14.5 #49 | |
4.0 #46 | 6.5 #60 | 10.5 #48 | 5.7 #84 | 7.8 #103 | 13.5 #104 |
KU scoring against the UCF defense
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | Q3 | Q4 | 2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.3 #96 | 13.2 #14 | 17.5 #45 | 7.0 #43 | 7.5 #56 | 14.5 #49 | |
4.0 #46 | 7.2 #70 | 11.2 #55 | 3.8 #41 | 6.7 #84 | 10.5 #63 |
Game conditions
Before kickoff
Home field
home-field points in the model
Weather
65° · 9 mph
Wind trims 1.6 pts off the total
Rest
UCF7d
KU6d
UCF +1 day
Tempo
Average 131 plays
slowavg 133fast
News & sentiment
ESPN and Google News headlines
Recent ESPN and Google News headlines for both teams, injury and suspension mentions, and a keyword-based read on the tone of coverage.
Schedules, links & other games
Previous and next games, standings, ESPN, and the rest of the week

