Kansas defeated UCF 27-20 on Saturday in a competitive matchup that saw four lead changes throughout the contest. The Jayhawks scored 14 points in the second quarter and 13 in the third to build their winning margin, while the Knights' offense was concentrated in the first half with 7 points in Q1 and 13 in Q2.

UCF's Tayven Jackson led all passers with 97 yards, while Jaden Nixon rushed for 60 yards. Kansas' receiving game was efficient, with Cam Pickett hauling in 64 yards and catching a pair of notable completions from Jalon Daniels, including a 46-yard strike to Boden Groen in the second quarter.

The game featured several momentum shifts, with significant plays coming throughout. UCF mounted a late-game push, but Kansas' defense made crucial stops in the fourth quarter. Kansas covered the 4-point spread while the game finished under the 54-point over-under total at 47 combined points.