Away Team
Record 4-4
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 5-3-0 ATS
Road 0-3 road
Standings
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Schedule
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3d 05:52:30
Start Time 12:00 PM EST
Date November 07, 2026
Venue David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Where To Watch ESPN2
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Season Series 2026: no meeting yet; Kansas leads the all-time series 2-0 (2023 and 2025).

UCF owns a 5-3 ATS record and has covered two of three road games, despite losing every away contest outright. Kansas enters 3-5 ATS but has won three of four home games, setting up a revealing contrast between covers and results.

Home Team
Record 3-5
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 3-5-0 ATS
Home 3-1 home
Analysis Updated: 7:06 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 7:06 AM ET
Odds Updated: 9:49 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
KANSAS -2.5
Open: KANSAS -2.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
KANSAS -142
Open: KANSAS -130
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Total
48.5
Open: 48.5
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Best Free Prop Pick

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Alonza Barnett Over 0.5 Total Touchdowns
Duke Watson has rushed for 597 yards through UCF's first eight games. Watson averages 6.49 yards per carry, with 19 rushes gaining at least 10 yards. Dylan Edwards leads Kansas with 573 rushing yards entering the November 7 matchup.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | KANSAS -2.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetOnline.ag | KANSAS -138
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 47.5
Best Away Spread
BetMGM | UCF +3
Best Away Moneyline
BetRivers | UCF +123
Best Under Line
DraftKings | 48.5
Updated 9:49 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +120
KANSAS -142
O 47.5
U 47.5
DraftKingsUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +120
KANSAS -142
O 48.5
U 48.5
BetMGMUCF +3
KANSAS -3
UCF +120
KANSAS -145
O 48.5
U 48.5
BetRiversUCF +3
KANSAS -3
UCF +123
KANSAS -152
O 47.5
U 47.5
FanaticsUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +120
KANSAS -145
O 48.5
U 48.5
BovadaUCF +3
KANSAS -3
UCF +122
KANSAS -142
O 48.5
U 48.5
BetOnline.agUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +118
KANSAS -138
O 48.5
U 48.5
LowVig.agUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +118
KANSAS -138
O 48.5
U 48.5
MyBookie.agUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +118
KANSAS -145
O 48.5
U 48.5
BetUSUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +120
KANSAS -140
O 48.5
U 48.5
CaesarsUCF +2.5
KANSAS -2.5
UCF +120
KANSAS -141
O 48.5
U 48.5

Injury Report

Game-week availability remains unsettled, and a confirmed matchup-specific Big 12 report was not available at the time of review. Earlier injury listings identified UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III with a hamstring issue and linebacker Lewis Carter as unavailable, but those older designations should not be treated as confirmed November 7 statuses. Kansas also had previous absences and questionable listings. Monitor the official game-week report, especially quarterback depth and defensive personnel, before interpreting the spread.

Key Players

UCF
Duke Watson
Watson has 597 rushing yards and averages 6.49 yards per carry.
Kansas
Dylan Edwards
Edwards leads Kansas with 573 rushing yards entering the UCF game.

Key Matchup Edge

UCF's run defense has allowed about 126.3 rushing yards per game, a potential constraint on Kansas' ground attack. Kansas counters with a 3-1 home record and two wins in two meetings with the Knights. The betting distinction is notable: UCF's 5-3 ATS mark exceeds Kansas' 3-5 ATS record, but the Knights remain winless away from home.

3 Things to Watch

  • UCF rushing defense against Kansas ground game
  • Duke Watson's explosive carries and rushing efficiency
  • Kansas home performance versus UCF road struggles

Betting Breakdown

UCF and Kansas enter Saturday's Big 12 matchup with contrasting profiles that deserve separate treatment from their outright records. The Knights stand 4-4 and have covered five of eight spreads, yet they have lost all three road games. Kansas is 3-5 overall and 3-1 at home, with a less favorable 3-5 ATS mark. Recent performances underline the volatility. UCF upset BYU 39-31 in double overtime before falling 41-9 to Baylor, while Kansas beat Baylor 25-24 and then lost 22-16 at TCU. UCF's defensive front is a key variable: the Knights have allowed approximately 126.3 rushing yards per game, and their ability to contain Dylan Edwards could make Kansas more dependent on Isaiah Marshall's passing game. Conversely, Duke Watson enters with 597 rushing yards and can challenge a Jayhawks defense that will need reliable early-down tackling. Kansas has won both previous meetings, including a 27-20 result in 2025. With UCF's road ATS performance stronger than its road win total suggests, the distinction between winning and covering matters especially here.

UCF Betting Outlook

UCF is 4-4 through eight games and 2-3 across its last five completed contests. Its 5-3 ATS record includes a 2-1 mark away from home, even though it is 0-3 outright on the road. The Knights covered in a 17-27 defeat at Houston but failed to cover in a 28-42 loss at Oklahoma State. They subsequently upset BYU 39-31 in two overtimes before losing 9-41 to Baylor. Duke Watson has produced 597 rushing yards at 6.49 yards per carry, and the defense allows about 126.3 rushing yards per game. Sustained drives and avoiding the negative swings seen against Baylor are important for this visit.

Kansas Betting Outlook

Kansas enters 3-5 and has split its last five games 2-3, including a 25-24 home win over Baylor and a 16-22 defeat at TCU. The Jayhawks are 3-1 outright in Lawrence but only 2-2 ATS at home, contributing to a 3-5 season cover record. Their offense is led by quarterback Isaiah Marshall, who has 1,506 passing yards, and running back Dylan Edwards, who has 573 rushing yards. Kansas has defeated UCF in both prior meetings, winning 51-22 in 2023 and 27-20 in 2025. The hosts must convert the home advantage into efficient possessions against a UCF run defense that has been relatively stout.

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What is the current spread for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

The current home spread is KANSAS -2.5, while the away spread is UCF +2.5.

How far has the spread moved for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

The spread opened at KANSAS -2.5 and is now KANSAS -2.5.

What is the current moneyline for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

The current moneyline is UCF +120 / KANSAS -142.

How far has the moneyline moved for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

The moneyline opened at UCF +110 / KANSAS -130 and is now UCF +120 / KANSAS -142.

What is the current total for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

The current total is 48.5.

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What is the best free prop bet for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Alonza Barnett Over 0.5 Total Touchdowns

What is the biggest matchup edge for UCF Knights vs Kansas Jayhawks?

UCF's run defense has allowed about 126.3 rushing yards per game, a potential constraint on Kansas' ground attack. Kansas counters with a 3-1 home record and two wins in two meetings with the Knights. The betting distinction is notable: UCF's 5-3 ATS mark exceeds Kansas' 3-5 ATS record, but the Knights remain winless away from home.

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Matchup UCF Knights vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Game Date November 07, 2026
Venue David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
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LEAN
WIN %
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RESULT
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UNDER 43.5
58.6%
8
WIN
NEVADA@UCLA
UCLA -20.5
57.4%
7
WIN
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MONROE +3.5
57.5%
7
LOSS
COASTAL@GA-ST
GA-ST -3.5
57.6%
7
LOSS
BAYLOR@UCF
BAYLOR -122
54.4%
3
WIN
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KSTATE -108
59.4%
6
LOSS
BOISE@WASHST
UNDER 52.5
58.6%
6
WIN
ND@BYU
ND -10
58.8%
8
LOSS
MIZZOU@OLEMISS
OVER 58.5
59.0%
8
LOSS
OKLAST@HOU
HOU -3
59.4%
8
PUSH
KANSAS@UTAH
KANSAS +15.5
60.4%
8
LOSS
NEVADA@UTEP
NEVADA -9.5
59.5%
9
WIN
AKRON@CMICH
AKRON +7
57.1%
6
LOSS
STNFRD@WAKE
STNFRD +15
58.2%
7
LOSS
OREGST@COLOST
OREGST -6.5
56.8%
8
WIN
MICHST@WISC
WISC -8
58.2%
8
WIN
UNLV@AKRON
OVER 52.5
56.5%
6
LOSS
OREGST@UTEP
OVER 55.5
56.7%
6
LOSS
GATECH@STNFRD
OVER 47.5
56.9%
6
WIN
TEXAS@TENN
UNDER 55
57.1%
7
WIN
WAGNER@CAL
OVER 65
58.1%
8
LOSS
JMAD@SDGST
UNDER 46.5
57.1%
7
WIN
MISSST@SC
OVER 58.5
58.1%
8
WIN
FRESNO@SJST
OVER 47.5
58.1%
8
LOSS
UL@USC
OVER 59.5
56.9%
6
WIN
MEMP@BOISE
UNDER 56.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
CAL@CUSE
UNDER 57.5
56.9%
6
WIN
RICE@ND
OVER 54.5
57.0%
6
LOSS
RUT@BC
UNDER 54.5
56.9%
6
WIN
WASHST@WASH
OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
TOWSON@NAVY
OVER 51
57.4%
7
WIN
FURMAN@TENN
OVER 67.5
57.1%
7
LOSS
MIAOH@PITT
UNDER 47.5
57.2%
7
LOSS
UTEP@OKLA
OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
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54.1%
4
WIN
ALBANY@BUFF
UNDER 47.5
57.1%
7
WIN
UAB@ILL
KATIN HOUSER OVER 18.5 PASS COMP
54.2%
4
LOSS
HAWAII@STNFRD
HAWAII +4.5
54.8%
4
LOSS
MEMP@UNLV
UNLV -4
53.2%
3
LOSS
SJST@USC
OVER 61.5
57.0%
6
WIN
JAXST@NDAKST
UNDER 46.5
56.8%
6
WIN
NCST@UVA
CJ BAILEY OVER 29.5 PASS ATT
54.2%
4
LOSS
MIAMI@IND
ROMAN HEMBY UNDER 15.5 RUSH ATT
55.2%
5
LOSS
OLEMISS@GEORGIA
KEWAN LACY ANYTIME TD
56.7%
6
WIN
BAMA@IND
FERNANDO MENDOZA UNDER 26.5 PASS ATT
55.2%
5
WIN
OREG@TXTECH
OREG -126
58.9%
6
WIN
NEB@UTAH
DEVON DAMPIER UNDER 185.5 PASS YDS
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3
LOSS
NOTEX@SDGST
NOTEX -7
54.2%
4
LOSS
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ISAIAH SATEGNA III ANYTIME TD
54.2%
4
WIN
BYU@TTU
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4
WIN
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56.7%
6
WIN
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