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UCF Knights Face Kansas State in Emotional Big 12 Clash

9/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

UCF Knights (3-0) travel to Manhattan, Kansas to face Kansas State Wildcats (1-3) in a Big 12 showdown on September 27 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
UCF is coming off a 34-9 win over North Carolina, while Kansas State seeks to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Knights will honor late offensive line coach Shawn Clark, who died on September 21.
Kansas State is favored by 5.5 points, and its offense averages 24.3 points per game.
UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson has 694 passing yards and 3 touchdowns this season, and Fox Sports 1 (FS1) will carry the noon ET kickoff.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1996, the Big 12 Conference transformed college football dynamics, with the University of Kansas State as a founding member. In 2023, UCF joined the Big 12, becoming the first NCAA program to compete at every sanctioned level. Their current 3-0 record reflects their ambition, as this matchup could significantly impact future conference standings and recruitment strategies.

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Story summary

UCF Knights (3-0) travel to Manhattan, Kansas to face Kansas State Wildcats (1-3) in a Big 12 showdown on September 27 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
UCF is coming off a 34-9 win over North Carolina, while Kansas State seeks to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Knights will honor late offensive line coach Shawn Clark, who died on September 21.
Kansas State is favored by 5.5 points, and its offense averages 24.3 points per game.
UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson has 694 passing yards and 3 touchdowns this season, and Fox Sports 1 (FS1) will carry the noon ET kickoff.

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