The UCF Knights (4-6) meet a conference opponent when they host the Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-9) on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in a Big 12 clash.

The Cowboys are expected to lose by double digits (currently +13.5) versus the Knights (with an over/under of 47.5 points).

Below you’ll find our preview for this this game between the Knights and the Cowboys, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

UCF vs. Oklahoma State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Knights (-13.5)
• Moneyline: Knights (-562), Cowboys (+411)
• Total: 47.5 points

UCF vs. Oklahoma State betting info and stats

UCF has an against-the-spread record of 4-6-0 this season. UCF is 1-1 ATS when the favorite by at least 13.5 points. In four games as the moneyline favorite, UCF is 4-0. Oklahoma State has a 3-7-0 record against the spread this season. Oklahoma State has covered the spread three times (3-5) in the eight games it has been underdogs by at least 13.5 points. This will be the eighth game this year Oklahoma State is the moneyline underdog, and have lost each such contest.

UCF vs. Oklahoma State recent stats and trends

UCF Knights

• UCF is winless against the spread in its past three games, and has a 0-3 straight-up record in those contest.
• UCF and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• The last three UCF games averaged 51.8 total points, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

• Oklahoma State has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 0-3 record straight-up in those games.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• Oklahoma State’s last three outings have ended with an average of 54.0 points scored. That’s 6.5 more points than this contest’s over/under.

UCF vs. Oklahoma State key players

UCF Knights

• Tayven Jackson has compiled 1,648 yards (183.1 ypg) on 163-of-253 passing with six touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
• Myles Montgomery has racked up 595 yards on 118 carries while finding the end zone four times as a runner. He’s also caught 14 passes for 151 yards (16.8 per game).
• Jaden Nixon has piled up 517 yards on 61 carries, scoring seven times.
• Duane Thomas Jr.’s leads his squad with 441 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 46 catches (out of 66 targets).
• Dylan Wade has reeled in 35 passes while averaging 38.6 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• DJ Black has a total of 249 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 19 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Malachi Lawrence has 7.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 7.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• UCF’s leading tackler, Lewis Carter, has 60 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Phillip Dunnam has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 47 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three passes defended to his name.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

• Zane Flores leads Oklahoma State with 1,164 yards on 123-of-204 passing with two touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 131 rushing yards (18.7 ypg) on 40 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Rodney Fields Jr., has carried the ball 105 times for 527 yards (65.9 per game) with one touchdown. He’s also caught 26 passes for 264 yards and one touchdown.
• Trent Howland has racked up 206 yards (on 49 carries) with two touchdowns.
• Gavin Freeman has hauled in 395 receiving yards on 41 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
• Shamar Rigby has 19 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 286 yards (28.6 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Terrill Davis’ 46 targets have resulted in 21 grabs for 282 yards.
• Wendell Gregory has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 10.0 TFL and 25 tackles.
• Bryan McCoy, Oklahoma State’s top tackler, has 64 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Parker Robertson has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 62 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.