How to Watch Florida vs. UCF: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024

How to Watch Florida vs. UCF: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024

Updated Oct. 5, 2024 7:32 p.m. ET

RJ Harvey will lead the UCF Knights (3-1) into their matchup versus the Florida Gators (2-2) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Tune in to SEC Network to see the Knights battle the Gators.

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How to Watch UCF vs. Florida

  • When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida
  • Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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UCF's 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/29/2024 vs. New Hampshire W 57-3
9/7/2024 vs. Sam Houston W 45-14
9/14/2024 at TCU W 35-34
9/28/2024 vs. Colorado L 48-21
10/5/2024 at Florida -
10/12/2024 vs. Cincinnati -
10/19/2024 at Iowa State -
10/26/2024 vs. BYU -
11/2/2024 vs. Arizona -
11/9/2024 at Arizona State -
11/23/2024 at West Virginia -
11/29/2024 vs. Utah -

UCF 2024 Stats & Insights

  • On the offensive side of the ball, UCF has been a top-25 unit, ranking fourth-best in the FBS by putting up 543.3 yards per game. The defense ranks 51st (331.5 yards allowed per game).
  • UCF ranks 82nd in pass offense (217.3 passing yards per game) and 107th in pass defense (251.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
  • The Knights rank 77th in scoring defense this year (24.8 points allowed per game), but they've been thriving on offense, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 39.5 points per game.
  • The Knights have been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, as they rank second-best in rushing offense (326 rushing yards per game) and 10th-best in rushing defense (80 rushing yards allowed per game).
  • UCF has the 96th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (41.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 19th-best with a 50% third-down conversion rate.
  • The Knights have the 90th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -2, forcing five turnovers (88th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (77th in the FBS).

UCF 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
RJ Harvey RB 525 YDS / 8 TD / 131.3 YPG / 7 YPC
6 REC / 129 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 32.3 REC YPG
K.J. Jefferson QB 847 YDS (60.5%) / 7 TD / 3 INT
211 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 52.8 RUSH YPG
Kobe Hudson WR 15 REC / 349 YDS / 2 TD / 87.3 YPG
Myles Montgomery RB 141 YDS / 2 TD / 35.3 YPG / 7.1 YPC
1 REC / 49 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 12.3 REC YPG
Deshawn Pace LB 18 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Nyjalik Kelly DL 11 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK
Antoine Jackson DB 10 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
Braeden Marshall DB 12 TKL / 2 TFL

Florida's 2024 Schedule

Date Opponent Score
8/31/2024 vs. Miami (FL) L 41-17
9/7/2024 vs. Samford W 45-7
9/14/2024 vs. Texas A&M L 33-20
9/21/2024 at Mississippi State W 45-28
10/5/2024 vs. UCF -
10/12/2024 at Tennessee -
10/19/2024 vs. Kentucky -
11/2/2024 vs. Georgia -
11/9/2024 at Texas -
11/16/2024 vs. LSU -
11/23/2024 vs. Ole Miss -
11/30/2024 at Florida State -

Florida 2024 Stats & Insights

  • Florida's defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, surrendering 425.5 total yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst. On offense, it ranks 52nd with 424.3 total yards per contest.
  • Florida is generating 278.5 passing yards per game on offense this season (30th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 236.8 passing yards per contest (93rd-ranked) on defense.
  • The Gators rank 55th in the FBS with 31.8 points per contest on offense, and they rank 91st with 27.3 points given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
  • The Gators rank 82nd in rushing yards per game (145.8), but they've been worse defensively, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 188.8 rushing yards conceded per contest.
  • Florida has been struggling on third down, ranking 15th-worst with a 46.6% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been better on offense, compiling a 36.8% third-down rate (89th-ranked).
  • With three forced turnovers (115th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (77th in the FBS) this season, the Gators rank 108th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.

Florida 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Montrell Johnson RB 234 YDS / 3 TD / 58.5 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Graham Mertz QB 487 YDS (75%) / 4 TD / 2 INT
34 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 8.5 RUSH YPG
DJ Lagway QB 617 YDS (66.7%) / 4 TD / 3 INT
Elijhah Badger WR 14 REC / 305 YDS / 1 TD / 76.3 YPG
Tyreak Sapp DL 12 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
George Gumbs DL 13 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Sharif Denson DB 13 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Grayson Howard LB 19 TKL / 0 TFL

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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