TCU visits UCF in Orlando to open Big 12 play; both are 2-1, seeking a conference-opening win after close nonconference losses to ACC teams. UCF's injured starting quarterback Alonza Barnett is out, leaving Keyone Jenkins to lead the offense for a second straight game.
UCF's offense is expected to center on running back Duke Watson, who ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Georgia State. For TCU, Jordan Dwyer, out for the first three games, appears poised to return; Ed Small has filled the top receiver role, while Jeremy Payne is averaging 5.3 yards per carry.
The teams have met once before: UCF beat TCU 35-34 in Fort Worth in 2024, outscoring the Horned Frogs 28-13 in the second half.
