UCF vs BYU Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a UCF vs BYU prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 29th at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup. 

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights are 5-6 (2-6) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 17-14 last week. Central Florida trailed 14-0 at halftime, but they scored 17 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Knights out gained Okie State by a total of 396-228, went 5-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Tayven Jackson went 16-25 for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Myles Montgomery rushed 18 times for 81 yards. Dylan Wade led the receivers with four catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns in the win. 

Prior to that game, UCF lost to Texas Tech by a score of 48-9 and Houston by a score of 30-27. The Knights have lost three of their last four games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big 12 standings. UCF has scored 24.6 points per game with 217.7 passing yards and 168.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Tayven Jackson has thrown for 1,919 yards, eight touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while Myles Montgomery has rushed for 676 yards and four scores on 136 carries this season. 

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 10-1 (7-1) this year after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 26-14 in their last game. BYU led 10-7 at halftime and added 16 points in the second half to get a big road win. The Cougars out gained Cincinnati by a total of 392-387, went 7-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Bear Bachmeier went 15-25 for 127 yards, while LJ Martin rushed 32 times for 222 yards and two scores. Martin also led the receivers with three catches for 44 yards in the win.

Prior to that game, BYU defeated TCU by a score of 44-13, but lost to Texas Tech by a score of 29-7 before that. The Cougars have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the Big 12 standings. BYU has scored 33.0 points per game with 213.2 passing yards and 201.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.5 points against per game this season. Bear Bachmeier has thrown for 2,304 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while LJ Martin has rushed for 1,134 yards and eight scores on 195 carries this year. 

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• UCF has lost each of its last seven road games against conference opponents.
• UCF has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine games in November.
• BYU has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
• BYU has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of BYU’s last 12 games as a favorite in Utah have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of UCF’s last five road games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• BYU ranks T7th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (15).
• BYU ranks 9th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (10.3).
• UCF ranks T17th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (8.6).
• UCF ranks 20th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (175.6).

UCF vs BYU Prediction 

BYU comes into this contest looking to secure a spot in the Big 12 Title game and they will have the home field advantage. The Cougars have been very good this season on both sides of the ball, as they have allowed just 27 total points in their last two games. UCF has lost three of their last four games and nearly lost to a bad Oklahoma State team last week. The Knights have allowed at least 30 points in three of their last four and will now face a BYU offense that is very balanced. It is never easy to play at BYU, especially with a bad defense. Take BYU to cover here.

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David Racey's Pick: BYU -17.5