
How to Watch Florida vs. UCF: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024
Updated Oct. 5, 2024 7:32 p.m. ET
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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.
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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
Read More About This Game
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 |
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