Kansas Jayhawks vs UCF Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

In Week 6 of the 2025 regular season, the Kansas Jayhawks will travel to Orlando to play the UCF Knights. The game will take place at the Acrisure Bounce House, an outdoor stadium, and will start at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 4th. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN2.

The Kansas Jayhawks have a 3-2 record this season, with a strong home performance but a struggle on the road at 0-1. On the other side, the UCF Knights hold a 3-1 record and have remained undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. Both teams belong to the Big 12 Conference, adding extra weight to this matchup.

Kansas Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks have played five games this season. They have a record of three wins and two losses. In their last game, they lost to Cincinnati 37-34.

Jalon Daniels is the top quarterback for the Jayhawks. He has thrown for 1,262 yards and 16 touchdowns in five games. Leshon Williams leads the running backs with 250 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

The Jayhawks have several players dealing with injuries. Daniel Hishaw Jr. and DeShawn Hanika are both out. Laith Marjan is questionable for the next game.

Kansas vs UCF Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Kansas Jayhawks vs. UCF Knights
  • Venue: Acrisure Bounce House in Orlando, FL
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Kansas Moneyline -202, UCF Moneyline +168, Kansas Spread -4.5 (-112), UCF Spread +4.5 (-108), Total Over 54.5 (-108), Total Under 54.5 (-113)

UCF Team Preview

The UCF Knights are having an eventful season. They have played four games, winning three and losing one. Their only loss was against Kansas State, where they were defeated 34-20.

Offensively, UCF has scored 139 points this season, ranking 44th. They have gained 938 passing yards and 820 rushing yards. Their first downs total 79, placing them 47th.

On defense, UCF has allowed 60 points, ranking 31st. They have recorded 8 sacks and intercepted 5 passes. The team has also recovered 2 fumbles this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Kansas Jayhawks are favored by 4.5 points against the UCF Knights. Kansas has a strong offense, ranking 17th in points scored this season, while UCF’s defense ranks 31st in points allowed. With Kansas’s offensive strength, taking Kansas to cover the -4.5 spread is a solid pick.

The total for the game is set at 54.5 points. Kansas and UCF have shown offensive capabilities, but both have defenses ranked in the top 70 for points allowed. Considering these factors, the game is projected to stay under 54.5 points.