The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-0) visit the UCF Knights (0-0) at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The Knights are very big favorites (currently -20.5) in their game versus the Gamecocks, with the over/under at 53 points. (On the moneyline, the Knights are -1205 and the Gamecocks are +730.)

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this matchup between the Knights and the Gamecocks, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

UCF vs. Jacksonville State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Knights (-20.5)
• Moneyline: Knights (-1205), Gamecocks (+730)
• Total: 53 points

UCF vs. Jacksonville State betting info and stats

• UCF had five wins in 12 games against the spread last season.
• UCF was unbeaten ATS (2-0) when at least a 20.5-point favorite last year.
• In 12 UCF games last year, eight hit the over.
• Jacksonville State beat the spread eight times in 14 games last year.
• Jacksonville State had no wins ATS (0-1) as underdogs of 20.5 points or greater last season.
• There were eight Jacksonville State games (out of 14) that hit the over last season.

UCF vs. Jacksonville State key players

UCF Knights

• Last year K.J. Jefferson had 1,012 passing yards (144.6 per game), a 59.3% completion percentage, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also added 193 rushing yards on 61 carries with two rushing TDs (averaging 27.6 rushing yards per game).
• Last year Robert Harvey took 232 carries for 1,577 yards (131.4 per game) and scored 22 touchdowns. When it comes to receiving, he also caught 20 passes for 267 yards (22.3 per game) and scored three TDs.
• Jacurri Brown posted 401 rushing yards on 53 carries and four touchdowns last season.
• Kobe Hudson hauled in 47 catches for 770 yards (64.2 per game) while being targeted 87 times. He also scored four touchdowns.
• Randy Pittman Jr. also impressed receiving last season. He had 32 receptions for 416 yards and two touchdowns. He was targeted 51 times.
• Jacoby Jones’ stat line last year: 327 receiving yards, 22 catches, two touchdowns, on 37 targets.
• Nyjalik Kelly did his thing last season with a huge stat line of 5.5 sacks, five TFL and 50 tackles.
• Xe’ree Alexander went to work last year, collecting 66 tackles and five TFL.
• Deshawn Pace intercepted two passes last year while also totaling 56 tackles, three TFL, and two passes defended.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

• Tyler Huff tossed 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions while collecting 2,542 yards by the end of last season (181.6 ypg). He also scored 15 touchdowns on 96.1 rushing yards per game.
• Tre Stewart averaged 116.6 rushing yards per game and scored 25 rushing touchdowns. Stewart complemented his rushing performance with 1.2 receptions per game to average 17.9 receiving yards.
• Cam Vaughn averaged 57.2 yards on 3.5 receptions per game and compiled five receiving touchdowns in 2024.
• Mike Pettway hauled in three touchdowns and had 454 receiving yards (32.4 ypg) in 2024.
• Brock Rechsteiner played his way to two receiving touchdowns and 241 receiving yards (21.9 ypg) last season.
• Jaylen Swain proved to be a strong defender last year, recording 3.5 sacks, five TFL and 29 tackles.
• Antonio Carter II put together a great stat line last year, tallying 83 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception.
• Geimere Latimer collected three interceptions in addition to 35 tackles and three passes defended a year ago.