Can UCF football slow down Oklahoma State? Scouting report, score predictions
The UCF Knights face their second straight AP Top 25 opponent on the road, visiting Oklahoma State for the first time.
ORLANDO — Oklahoma, celebrated in Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical for its scenic beauty, presents a different challenge for UCF football. The Knights (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) will face the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1, 1-0), ranked No. 18 in the AP Top 25, in Stillwater for a noon kickoff. UCF aims to end an 11-game losing streak on the road.
The Knights have a 0-6 all-time record against Oklahoma, with five losses at Tulsa and one loss at Stillwater in 2023. UCF coach Scott Frost believes the team can succeed against a tough opponent, as they did against Pittsburgh and Houston. Oklahoma State, on the other hand, rebounded from a loss to Tulsa with an upset win over Oregon.
Their new head coach, Eric Morris, brought in several players from North Texas, including five-star quarterback Drew Mestemaker. The Cowboys rank 15th in the nation in passing offense and have struggled on third downs. UCF needs to capitalize on any mistakes by Oklahoma State, especially considering their efficiency on the ground against power-conference defenses.
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