Utah vs UCF Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Utah Utes will be on the road this week with a game in Orlando against UCF. Utah has struggled immensely this season coming into their last game of the season with just four wins through 11 games played riding a long losing streak following a three-point loss against Iowa State. The Utah Utes struggled immensely on the defensive side a week ago giving up 31 points on 405 total yards. Offensively Utah did score 28 points on 224 total yards but converted just three third downs and turned the ball over one time in the loss. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Isaac Wilson has led the Utah offense this season with 1510 yards and 10 scores on 127 completions. Michael Bernard is the top ball carrier for Utah this season with 922 yards and four touchdowns on 175 carries. Dorian Singer leads the team with 687 yards and one score on 50 receptions. Brant Kuthie is second on the roster with 35 catches for 505 yards and six touchdowns.

 The UCF Knights come into this week just four wins overall having dropped 4 of the last five including two in a row after a double digit loss to West Virginia last time out. The physical UCF was outmatched a week ago giving up 31 points on 323 total yards. Offensively UCF did move the ball well compiling 348 yards to score 21 points but turned the ball over once and completed just 33% of their third downs resulting in the loss.

KJ Jefferson has led the way for UCF this season with 1012 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 completions. Dylan Rizk has compiled 62 completions for 797 yards and five scores. RJ Harvey is the top ball carrier on the roster with 1458 yards and 21 touchdowns on 212 carries. Kobe Hudson has added 691 yards and four scores on 40 grabs. Randy Pittman junior has chipped in 28 catches for 371 yards and two scores.

Both teams have had a ton of troubles this year as each are three games below .500 coming into this matchup. Look for UCF to thrive in front of their home fans as they salvage the end of their season. Take UCF to do the work this week as they get the win and cover at home against a bad Utah team. Final Score Prediction, UCF Knights win and cover 31-14.