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The UCF Knights are flexing their muscles against the Houston Cougars, showing why they were favored to win all along. After three quarters it's looking more and more like the Knights' high-powered offense is just too much for Houston as UCF lead 30-13. Both teams won their last games, so UCF is looking to continue their success while spoiling Houston's.
UCF has yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, all signs point to yes.
Who's Playing
UCF @ Houston
Current Records: UCF 3-2; Houston 2-1
What to Know
An American Athletic battle is on tap between the UCF Knights and the Houston Cougars at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at TDECU Stadium. UCF struts in flaunting some offensive muscle with an average of 45.2 points per game.
The Knights ran circles around the Tulane Green Wave last week, and the extra yardage (689 yards vs. 340 yards) paid off. UCF enjoyed a cozy 51-34 victory over Tulane. UCF's QB Dillon Gabriel was on fire, passing for five TDs and 422 yards on 40 attempts. Near the top of the highlight reel was Gabriel's 54-yard TD bomb to WR Marlon Williams in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Houston had enough points to win and then some against the Navy Midshipmen last week, taking their game 37-21. Houston QB Clayton Tune was slinging it as he passed for three TDs and 316 yards on 34 attempts in addition to picking up 35 yards on the ground. Tune's 51-yard touchdown toss to WR Marquez Stevenson in the second quarter made for one of the most memorable moments of the afternoon.
Special teams collected 13 points for the Cougars. K Dalton Witherspoon delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
This next contest is expected to be close, with the Knights going off at just a 3-point favorite. But bettors beware: they are only 1-3 against the spread when favored.
UCF is now 3-2 while Houston sits at 2-1. UCF is 1-1 after wins this season, the Cougars 0-1.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: TDECU Stadium -- Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $58.71
Odds
The Knights are a 3-point favorite against the Cougars, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Houston have won two out of their last three games against UCF.
- Nov 02, 2019 - UCF 44 vs. Houston 29
- Oct 29, 2016 - Houston 31 vs. UCF 24
- Oct 24, 2015 - Houston 59 vs. UCF 10
