How to Watch UCF Knights vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Football

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-4) are set to face off against Myles Montgomery and the UCF Knights (3-3) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The game promises an exciting matchup between two teams with contrasting strengths and weaknesses. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to watch the game, key stats, players to watch, and more.

Game Details

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando, Florida (FBC Mortgage Stadium)

Broadcast Information

TV/Streaming

The game will be broadcasted live on TNT. You can also catch the game on TruTV or HBO Max with a valid cable subscription. J.B. Long will be on the call, providing play-by-play commentary, while Mike Golic Jr. will offer in-depth analysis. Lauren Jbara will be reporting live from the sideline, providing updates and insights from the field.

Radio

For those who prefer to listen to the game, tune into the Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG. The radio broadcast will feature Tony Caridi as the play-by-play announcer, Dwight Wallace as the analyst, and Jed Drenning reporting from the sideline. Andrew Caridi and John Antonik will host the pre and postgame shows, providing additional coverage and analysis.

Radio Affiliates: A comprehensive list of radio affiliates is available, ensuring fans across West Virginia and beyond can tune in. The list includes frequencies for cities such as Beckley, Bluefield, Charleston, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, and many more. Additionally, the game can be streamed on Sirius Channel 384 and Streaming Channel 974, as well as through the WVU Gameday App (available on Apple and Android devices).

Key Stats and Insights

Series History

West Virginia holds a perfect record against UCF, leading the all-time series 4-0. This includes back-to-back Big 12 wins: 41-28 in Orlando (2023) and 31-21 in Morgantown (2024).

Team Performance

UCF Knights:
- UCF ranks 42nd in total offense this year (423 yards per game).
- The Knights are compiling 200.3 rushing yards per game on offense (29th in the FBS).
- UCF enters with a balanced attack that ranks No. 73 nationally in passing offense and No. 30 in rushing, averaging 28.3 points and 423 total yards per game.
- On the defensive side, UCF's defense has held opponents to 17.8 points and 305.8 yards on average.
- UCF ranks 74th in passing yards this year (222.7 per game), while allowing 157.5 passing yards allowed per game (12th-best in the FBS).
- The Knights are putting up 28.3 points per game on offense (73rd in the FBS), and they rank 26th on the other side of the ball with 17.8 points allowed per game.
- The Knights are compiling 200.3 rushing yards per game on offense (29th in the FBS), and they rank 76th on defense with 148.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- UCF has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 20th-best by giving up a 30.4% third-down percentage. The team's offense ranks 102nd (36% third-down conversion rate).
- The Knights rank 58th in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (72nd in the FBS) while committing six (35th in the FBS).
West Virginia Mountaineers:
- West Virginia is averaging 22.3 points and 378.2 total yards per game, powered by one of the country’s stronger ground games - No. 25 nationally at 206.2 yards per game.
- Through the air, WVU ranks No. 115 with 172 yards per outing.
- Red-zone execution has been a bright spot. The Mountaineers rank No. 27 nationally, converting on 94% of their trips inside the 20.
- Defensively, WVU allows 28.5 points and 389.5 yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, West Virginia is compiling 378.2 total yards per contest (76th-ranked). It ranks 96th in the FBS on defense (389.5 total yards surrendered per game).
- West Virginia's passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 172 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, allowing 234.5 passing yards per contest (86th-ranked).
- With 22.3 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Mountaineers rank 104th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 99th, giving up 28.5 points per game.
- The Mountaineers' run offense has been thriving, posting 206.2 rushing yards per game (25th-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 88th by giving up 155 rushing yards per game.
- West Virginia ranks eighth-worst in third-down conversion rate (31%), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 38th in the FBS with a 34.1% third-down rate allowed.
- At -1, the Mountaineers have the 79th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (30th in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (116th in the FBS).

Key Players

UCF Knights:
- Myles Montgomery (RB): 434 YDS / 3 TD / 72.3 YPG / 5 YPC; 10 REC / 117 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 19.5 REC YPG
- Tayven Jackson (QB): 906 YDS (64.5%) / 3 TD / 1 INT; 65 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 13 RUSH YPG
- Jaden Nixon (RB): 289 YDS / 4 TD / 48.2 YPG / 11.6 YPC; 9 REC / 52 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13 REC YPG
- Lewis Carter (LB): 37 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
- Nyjalik Kelly (DL): 21 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
- Phillip Dunnam (DB): 34 TKL / 2 TFL
- Cole Kozlowski (LB): 21 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
- G Themus Fulks (UCF): The Knights' second-leading scorer was shut out in their blowout loss to Cincinnati earlier this week, although he only played in 19 minutes and took just two shots. He's a dangerous shotmaker, and I don't see him struggling that mightily two games in a row.
West Virginia Mountaineers:
- Cam Fancher (QB): 333 YDS (56.9%) / 0 TD / 0 INT; 170 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 56.7 RUSH YPG
- G Treysen Eaglestaff (WVU): Alright, Treysen, it's time to wake up. In his last three games, he's shot 6/24 (25%) from the floor and 5/16 (31%) from three. For WVU to win on the road, they'll need more efficiency out of him.

Betting Odds

As of Tuesday, October 14th, the betting odds via FanDuel Sportsbook are:

West Virginia: +7.5 points / +220 ML
UCF: -7.5 points / -275 ML
Over/Under: 47.5 total points

Note: These odds are current as of 11:30 AM on Tuesday, October 14th and are subject to change, so make sure to keep an eye on them before kickoff.

West Virginia's 2025 Schedule

To provide context for West Virginia's season, here's a look at their 2025 schedule leading up to the game against UCF:

8/30/2025 vs. Robert Morris: W 45-3
9/6/2025 at Ohio: L 17-10
9/13/2025 vs. Pittsburgh: W 31-24
9/20/2025 at Kansas: L 41-10
9/27/2025 vs. Utah: L 48-14
10/3/2025 at BYU: L 38-24
10/18/2025 at UCF: -
10/25/2025 vs. TCU: -
11/1/2025 at Houston: -
11/8/2025 vs. Colorado: -
11/15/2025 at Arizona State: -
11/29/2025 vs. Texas Tech: -

Game Information

Current Records: West Virginia (15-9, 6-5) vs. EST
Where: Orlando, FL - Addition Financial Arena (9,400)

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