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Dillon Gabriel and the Oklahoma Sooners (6-0) will host RJ Harvey and the UCF Knights (3-3) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, in a battle featuring two of the biggest offensive stars in college football.
The Sooners are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -17.5) against the Knights. The over/under for this game is 67.5 points.
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Game Info for Oklahoma vs. UCF
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Norman, Oklahoma
- Stadium: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | -17.5 | -110 | -110 | 67.5 | -111 | -109 | -1015 | +648 |
Oklahoma Pick Insights
- Oklahoma has covered or pushed in every game with a spread (6-0-0) this season.
- In games it has played as at least 17.5-point favorites this season, Oklahoma is 3-0 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Oklahoma’s six games with a set total.
Oklahoma Stats & Insights
- Oklahoma ranks 53rd in total defense this season (353.7 yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 506 total yards per game.
- Oklahoma has been clicking on all fronts this season, as they rank fourth-best in scoring offense (45.2 points per game) and seventh-best in scoring defense (14 points allowed per game).
- Oklahoma ranks 86th in pass defense this year (239.2 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 341.2 passing yards per game.
- Oklahoma is averaging 164.8 rushing yards per game on offense (56th in the FBS), and ranks 33rd defensively with 114.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Oklahoma has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (11th-best with a 51.2% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (eighth-best with a 28.6% third-down percentage allowed) this year.
- Oklahoma owns the best turnover margin in college football at +11, forcing 15 turnovers (fifth in the FBS) while turning it over four times (eighth in the FBS).
Oklahoma’s Best Players
- Gabriel has racked up 1,878 yards (313 ypg) on 141-of-195 passing with 16 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 208 rushing yards (34.7 ypg) on 43 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Tawee Walker has carried the ball 53 times for a team-high 239 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times.
- Marcus Major has been handed the ball 60 times this year and racked up 226 yards (37.7 per game) with one touchdown.
- Andrel Anthony has hauled in 27 receptions for 429 yards (71.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Jalil Farooq has hauled in 20 receptions totaling 415 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Nic Anderson’s 11 receptions are good enough for 282 yards and six touchdowns.
- Ethan Downs leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 13 tackles.
- Oklahoma’s top-tackler, Danny Stutsman, has 40 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
- Gentry Williams has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 13 tackles, three TFL, and three passes defended.
UCF Betting Insights
- UCF is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Five of UCF’s six games with a set total have hit the over (83.3%).
UCF Pick Insights
- UCF’s offense has been dominant, accumulating 516.7 total yards per contest (fourth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 82nd by giving up 387.3 total yards per game.
- UCF is putting up 35 points per contest on offense this season (28th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 27.8 points per game (88th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of passing, UCF ranks 38th in the FBS (270.3 passing yards per game) and 26th on defense (189.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- UCF ranks 11th-worst in rushing yards allowed per game on defense (197.5), but at least it has been excelling on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in rushing yards per game (246.3).
- UCF ranks 15th-worst in third-down conversion rate allowed (45.9%), but at least it has been playing well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in third-down rate (49.3%).
- UCF owns a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 14th-worst at -5.
UCF’s Best Players
- Timmy McClain has 1,008 passing yards, or 168 per game, so far this season. He has completed 63.9% of his passes and has tossed nine touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 17 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
- Harvey’s team-high 511 rushing yards have come on 89 carries, with six touchdowns. He also leads the team with 172 receiving yards (28.7 per game) on eight catches with two touchdowns.
- Johnny Richardson has run for 441 yards across 53 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Kobe Hudson leads his team with 473 receiving yards on 22 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Javon Baker has totaled 417 receiving yards (69.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 21 receptions.
- Tre’mon Morris-Brash has five sacks to pace the team, and also has 10 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Jason Johnson is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 39 tackles and three TFL.
- Corey Thornton leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 11 tackles and two passes defended.
