Utah vs UCF Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines: A Chance to Finish on a High Note

Things were not supposed to go this way.

This week, Utah was supposed to be getting ready for the Big 12 Championship, UCF was supposed to be the surprise in the Big 12’s second season, and…

Please play the sad trombone.

Utah won its first four games of the season, but then injuries happened and the quarterback situation was never right.

After seven straight losses, the team became one of the biggest disappointments in the country, but luckily for them, Florida State won the gold medal.

With all the talent in the program, UCF was at least thought to be a player in the Big 12 race, and a bowl game was also a given. But a 1-7 run was bad, and the loss to West Virginia last week ended any bowl hopes. Now it is over.

Utah vs UCF: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
How To Watch: FOX
Venue: FBC Mortgage Stadium, Orlando, FL
Teams: UCF (4-7), Utah (4-7)

Utah vs UCF: Who Will Win?

Is there anything Utah can do to launch the attack? The defense is doing a good job of getting turnovers, but the offense is one of the worst in the country at converting third downs. It is not helping to keep things moving with the passing game.

But the Utes’ defense stops more third downs than any other in the country. On the other hand, UCF’s offense is strong on third downs, but their defense is not stopping anyone.

The object that can move and the force that can not move.

Utah is 4-0 when they run for 170 yards or more, while UCF is good at running the ball. When UCF gives up more than 70 yards, they are 0-7.

UCF’s offense will be a little better at home.