UCF vs TCU Picks and Prediction – 9/14/2024



The UCF Knights take their undefeated record on the road for the first time this season with a matchup in Fort Worth, TX against TCU. UCF comes into their third game of the year having won three of their last five overall dating back to last season following a 31 point blowout of Sam Houston in their second game of the year. Offensively UCF was phenomenal in their last outing pouring in 45 points including 24 in the first half on 554 yards. Defensively the Knights were just as solid giving up fourteen points on 287 yards and forced 2 turnovers in the game period stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

 Quarterback KJ Jefferson leads UCF this season with 333 yards and two scores on 19 completions. RJ Harvey is the top ball carrier for UCF with 268 yards and six scores on 30 carries. Peny Boone and Myles Montgomery have combined for 263 yards on 34 total carries to go along with two scores each. Kobe Hudson leads UCF this season with 165 yards on 7 catches.

The TCU Horned Frogs stay at home this week undefeated through two games played following a 45 point blowout against Long Island a week ago. Defensively TCU was phenomenal week ago giving up no points on 127 yards and forced 1 turnover in the game. Offensively the Horned Frogs dominated scoring 45 points after a 31 point first half on 425 total yards.

Josh Hoover led the show for TCU completing 20 passes for 267 yards and two scores. Cam Cook was the top ball carrier in the game with 58 yards and three scores on 13 carries, while Dominique Johnson added 26 yards and one touchdown on 7 carries. Savion Williams led the team with 69 yards on five receptions. Chase Curtis added two catches for 27 yards and one touchdown.

Both teams come into this week playing good football, but UCF seems to be the better team. Look for UCF to overwhelm TCU as this will be the best opponent the Horned Frogs have seen. Look for UFC do the work on both sides of the ball as they pull off a narrow road underdog win and cover this week to remain undefeated. Final Score Prediction, UCF Knights win and cover 27-21.