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Devin Neal will lead the Kansas Jayhawks (4-1) into their game versus the UCF Knights (3-2) at David Booth Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, KS) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Jayhawks are slight favorites (-2) in their game versus the Knights, with the over/under at 65 points. (On the moneyline, the Jayhawks are -133 and the Knights are +111.)
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Game Info for Kansas vs. UCF
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Lawrence, Kansas
- Stadium: David Booth Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, KS)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -2 | -110 | -110 | 65 | -110 | -110 | -133 | +111 |
Kansas Pick Insights
- Kansas is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Kansas is 2-2 against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- Kansas has hit the over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Kansas Stats & Insights
- Kansas is averaging 422.4 yards per game on offense, which ranks 50th in the FBS. On defense, the Jayhawks rank 68th, allowing 369.6 yards per game.
- Kansas is averaging 33 points per game on offense (46th in the FBS), and ranks 77th on defense with 26.2 points allowed per game.
- Kansas is totaling 223.4 passing yards per game offensively this season (81st in the FBS), and is giving up 228 passing yards per game (67th) on defense.
- Offensively, Kansas has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 23rd-best in the FBS by totaling 199 per game. The Jayhawks rank 76th on defense (141.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Kansas sports the 95th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (42.9% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better on offense, ranking 11th-best with a 51% third-down conversion rate.
- With eight forced turnovers (37th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (28th in the FBS), Kansas’ +3 turnover margin is the 25th-best in college football.
Kansas’ Best Players
- Jalon Daniels has 705 yards passing for Kansas, completing 74.7% of his passes and throwing five touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 74 rushing yards (14.8 ypg) on 27 carries.
- Neal has racked up 439 yards on 65 carries while finding paydirt five times as a runner. He’s also caught 13 passes for 155 yards (31 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- This season, Daniel Hishaw Jr. has carried the ball 41 times for 279 yards (55.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Lawrence Arnold has hauled in 19 catches for 251 yards (50.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
- Luke Grimm has put together a 177-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 14 passes on 22 targets.
- Quentin Skinner has a total of 173 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 12 throws.
- Jereme Robinson leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 11 tackles.
- Kansas’ leading tackler, Kenny Logan Jr., has 32 tackles, three TFL, and one interception this year.
- Kwinton Lassiter has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has five tackles and two passes defended to his name.
UCF Betting Insights
- UCF has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- UCF is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.
- Out of UCF’s five games with a set total, four have hit the over (80%).
UCF Pick Insights
- UCF’s offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with 545.8 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 366.8 total yards per game, which ranks 65th.
- UCF’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 19th-best in the FBS with 37.6 points per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 23.2 points per game, which ranks 53rd.
- UCF’s pass offense has been excelling, racking up 290.6 passing yards per contest (24th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 42nd by surrendering 209.6 passing yards per game.
- UCF’s run offense has been dominant, accumulating 255.2 rushing yards per game (third-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 93rd by giving up 157.2 rushing yards per game.
- UCF’s third-down offense has been consistently moving the chains, putting up a 47.6% third-down conversion rate (25th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 101st by allowing a 43.4% third-down rate.
- UCF has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -4 is 21st-worst in the FBS.
UCF’s Best Players
- Timmy McClain has racked up 872 yards (174.4 ypg) while completing 61% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes with two interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 97 yards with one touchdown.
- Johnny Richardson has run for 394 yards on 45 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
- RJ Harvey has 172 receiving yards (34.4 ypg) on eight catches and two touchdowns while racking up 378 rushing yards on 73 attempts with five touchdowns.
- Kobe Hudson has collected 21 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 468 (93.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 27 times and has two touchdowns.
- Javon Baker has 17 receptions (on 27 targets) for a total of 332 yards (66.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Tre’mon Morris-Brash has collected five sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 10 TFL and 18 tackles.
- Jason Johnson is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 33 tackles and two TFL.
- Corey Thornton has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 11 tackles and two passes defended.
