Arizona vs UCF Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

On November 2, 2024, the Arizona Wildcats will take on the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida, as both teams look to make a strong late-season push in Big 12 play. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAF picks.

The Wildcats, sitting at 3-5, have experienced a turbulent season, though they’ve shown promise behind quarterback Noahy Fifita, who has amassed 2,068 yards and 11 touchdowns. Arizona’s offense has been solid, averaging 28 points per game, with standout performances from wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who leads the team with 982 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. Arizona’s defense, however, has been inconsistent, allowing an average of 29.3 points per game. To compete against UCF, Arizona’s secondary will need to tighten up against UCF’s aerial threats and establish a balanced offensive rhythm to avoid turnovers.

UCF, with a 3-5 record, has had a turbulent year. The offense was led by quarterback KJ Jefferson, but the position has been up in the air the past few weeks. Jefferson has put up 1,012 passing yards and 7 touchdowns, adding versatility with his mobility. Running back RJ Harvey has been the key contributor, totaling 1,017 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground, providing balance to UCF’s attack. Hosting Arizona, UCF will look to leverage home-field advantage to apply pressure on Arizona’s defense, especially with their potent offense. A key for UCF will be capitalizing on Arizona’s defensive vulnerabilities while maintaining a steady defensive front.

With UCF’s offensive firepower and Arizona’s struggles on defense, the Knights are favored to come out on top in a high-scoring game. We cannot trust Arizona against any team, so we will happily back UCF in this one. Final Score Prediction, UCF wins 35-24.