ORLANDO — Before the season started, a nationally televised Utah-UCF showdown on Black Friday had the makings of a potentially decisive game in the Big 12 race between teams with championship dreams. However, both teams stumble into their respective finales without so much as a shot at bowl eligibility. Keep scrolling for the latest game updates and highlights.

Utah and UCF have identical 4-7 records, with the host Knights one win ahead in the conference standings. The Utes last missed the postseason in 2013, while UCF had reached a bowl game in the previous eight seasons.

Quarterback woes have plagued both teams in slightly different ways. Utah lost Cameron Rising, Brandon Rose, Sam Huard and, most recently, Isaac Wilson to injury. Meanwhile, UCF’s four quarterbacks are all healthy. KJ Jefferson was benched after five inconsistent games, while EJ Colson, Jacurri Brown and Dylan Rizk each took their respective turns behind center.

Nearly two-dozen Knights are set to take part in their final college games, including running back RJ Harvey, wide receiver Kobe Hudson, linebacker Ethan Barr and cornerback BJ Adams. Harvey needs one touchdown to take sole possession of the program’s all-time career record.

UCF vs Utah score updates

UCF football highlights vs Utah

UCF vs Utah time today

• Date: Friday, November 29
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando, Florida)

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What channel is UCF vs Utah game on today?

• TV channel: Fox
• Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

UCF vs. Utah will broadcast nationally on Fox in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season. Trent Rush and Robert Smith will call the game from the booth at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

The Knights began the 2024 season led by quarterback KJ Jefferson, an Arkansas transfer who was named preseason Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Freshman Dylan Rizk has taken over as starting QB. Running back RJ Harvey is tied for third in the nation with 1,328 rushing yards and tied for fifth with 19 touchdowns. UCF boasts two also preseason All-Big 12 selections: receiver Kobe Hudson (first team) and defensive lineman Lee Hunter (second team).

The Utes entered the 2024 with senior Cameron Rising as their quarterback, but he is out for the season after a lower leg injury Oct. 11. Their top offensive player has been running back Micah Bernard, whose 922 rushing yards are seventh in the Big 12.

UCF vs Utah history

This is the first meeting between UCF and Utah.

Chris Boyle, Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF 24, Utah 21

“It’s a matchup pitting UCF’s fourth-string quarterback (Dylan Rizk) against Utah’s fifth-stringer (Luke Bottari). Bottari took over for Isaac Wilson late in the third quarter of Saturday’s loss to Iowa State when the latter sustained a left knee injury. RJ Harvey will produce a few more lasting memories in his final Knights game, break the school’s all-time record for total touchdowns and give UCF just enough of an edge to win this bowl-ineligible battle.”

Chris Vinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal: UCF 28, Utah 21

“This season has been more Knightmare than fairytale for UCF, but it should end on a high note. Utah has scored 28 points only one time since Sept. 14 — last week vs. Iowa State. One of their four touchdowns came on a punt return, and the first two scoring drives were led by Wilson before he got hurt. New starter Bottari is a senior with 21 career FBS pass attempts.”

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Wednesday:

• Spread: UCF (-9½)
• Over/under: 47½ points
• Money line: Utah +280, UCF -350

UCF vs Utah injury report

UCF has no injuries to report.

Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson is out with a leg injury suffered last week vs. Iowa State. Luke Bottari is expected to start. Receiver Munir McClain is questionable.

UCF vs Utah weather updates

Weather.com predicts a low of 50 degrees with partly cloudy skies tonight in Orlando. Winds are expected to blow out of the north at 5-10 mph. There is about a 5% chance of rain.

• August 29: vs. New Hampshire (W 57-3)
• September 7: vs. Sam Houston (W 45-14)
• September 14: at TCU* (W 35-34)
• September 21: Open
• September 28: vs. Colorado* (L 48-21)
• October 5: at Florida (L 24-13)
• October 12: vs. Cincinnati* (L 19-13)
• October 19: at Iowa State* (L 38-35)
• October 26: vs. BYU* (L 37-24)
• November 2: vs. Arizona* (W 56-12)
• November 9: at Arizona State* (L 35-31)
• November 16: Open
• November 23: at West Virginia* (L 31-21)
• November 29: vs. Utah*, 8 p.m.
• Record: 4-7 (2-6 in Big 12)

*- Big 12 game

Utah football schedule 2024

• August 29: vs. Southern Utah (W 49-0)
• September 7: vs. Baylor* (W 23-12)
• September 14: at Utah State (W 38-21)
• September 21: at Oklahoma State* (W 22-19)
• September 28: vs. Arizona* (L 23-10)
• October 5: Open
• October 11: at Arizona State* (L 27-19)
• October 19: vs. TCU* (L 13-7)
• October 26: at Houston* (L 17-14)
• November 2: Open
• November 9: vs. BYU* (L 22-21)
• November 16: at Colorado* (L 49-24)
• November 23: vs. Iowa State* (L 31-28)
• November 29: at UCF*, 8 p.m.
• Record: 4-7 (1-7 in Big 12)

*- Big 12 game

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