COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Both teams arrive with similar scoring output, but UCF has been slightly more efficient through the air and has been better at keeping opponents out of the end zone. Arizona State’s offense is more pass-heavy, while UCF brings a steadier rushing attack and has allowed fewer points per game. Arizona State has been competitive overall, but its defense has given up more yards per game and more passing production than UCF has, which gives the Knights a small but meaningful edge in a game that should stay within one possession late.
UCF looks like the better side at home in a game that should stay competitive but lean toward the Knights late. The most likely result is a UCF win by about four points, with both teams producing enough offense to keep the score in the low 50s. Final projection: UCF Knights 28, Arizona State Sun Devils 24.