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The UCF Knights (6-4, 4-3 AAC) are back home Saturday for their final non-conference game of the season against an former conference foe, the UConn Huskies (1-9).
Yes, it’s ConFLiCT time!
And we once again have some hardware on the line:
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) November 20, 2021
Let’s get ready:
Game Day Guide
When: 4 p.m. ET
Where: The Bounce House
Weather: Courtesy of Black & Gold Banneret’s unofficial meteorologist and UCF alum Eric Burris:
Hey Knight fans, what day is it!?
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) November 20, 2021
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Line: UCF -30.5 (77% of the money on UCF), Over/under 55.5 (100% on over), per OddsShark
How to Watch
TV: ESPNU
Stream: ESPN+
Crew: Connor Onion and UCF legend Leger Douzable
Series
- IS THE CONFLICT.
- UCF leads 5-2.
- The Knights have won four in a row.
- UConn’s only wins were back-to-back in 2014 and 2015.
- Last meeting: 2019 - UCF 56, UConn 21
Keys to the Game
When UCF Has the Ball
Again, it’s about running the ball. With Isaiah Bowser still battling injuries, the Knights need to rely more on Mark-Antony Richards. He’s proven over the other non-Bowser backs to be able to handle the every-down role. His combination of size and speed will force the Huskies to play more men in the box and allow Mikey Keene to have more freedom when the decide to pass.
UCF Offense vs. South Florida Defense
| Category | UCF Offense | FBS Rank | S. Fla. Defense | FBS Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | UCF Offense | FBS Rank | S. Fla. Defense | FBS Rank |
| Rush Yards | 190.1 | 41st | 209.9 | 115th |
| Pass Yards | 220.0 | 76th | 279.4 | 122nd |
| Total Yards | 410.1 | 63rd | 489.3 | 125th |
| Points | 33.5 | 28th | 36.3 | 120th |
UCF’s Key Players to Watch
- #16 QB Mikey Keene — 122/195 (62%), 1,263 yards, 13 TD/6 INT
- #5 RB Isaiah Bowser — 123 carries, 549 yards, 4.5 ypc, 7 TDs
- #3 WR Brandon Johnson — 30 catches, 433 yards, 9 TDs
UConn’s Key Players to Watch
- #43 LB Jackson Mitchell — 98 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sack, 1 interception, 2 passes defended
- #33 LB Hunter Webb — 56 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery
- #19 DB Durante Jones — 52 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 1 pass defended
When UConn Has the Ball
UConn’s offense does not generate much offense on average, but the have used a relatively balanced approach between the run and pass. Freshman wide receiver Keelan Marion is the biggest threat on offense, so they’re going to try and get him the ball.
South Florida Offense vs. UCF Defense
| Category | S. Fla. Offense | FBS Rank | UCF Defense | FBS Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | S. Fla. Offense | FBS Rank | UCF Defense | FBS Rank |
| Rush Yards | 165.0 | 65th | 161.4 | 84th |
| Pass Yards | 189.7 | 106th | 212.5 | 42nd |
| Total Yards | 354.7 | 101st | 373.9 | 59th |
| Points | 24.1 | 99th | 26.3 | 67th |
UConn’s Key Players to Watch
- #8 QB Steve Krajewski — 95/170 (55%), 964 yards, 6 TD/7 INT
- #26 RB Nathan Carter — 109 carries, 488 yards, 4.5 ypc, 1 TD
- #1 WR Keelan Marion — 24 catches, 434 yards, 5 TDs
UCF’s Key Players to Watch
- #15 LB Tatum Bethune — 69 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sack, 2 interceptions, 1 pass defended
- #1 DE Big Kat Bryant — 38 tackles, 11 TFLs, 4.5 sacks
- #37 DB Quadric Bullard — 67 tackles, 4 TFLs, 2 sacks, 5 passes defended, 3 fumble recoveries
Podcast
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Predictions
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