Colorado vs. Central Florida: Predictions, odds, how to watch Saturday's game

College football Week 5 is set to deliver a must-see matchup as the Colorado Buffaloes and the Central Florida Knights are gearing up for their first-ever meeting on Saturday.

Deion Sanders' Colorado team earned a nail-biting 38-31 victory last weekend over the Baylor Bears – a game that will be remembered for a last-minute Hail Mary pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders to LaJohntay Wester. Sanders' performance was stellar, with a 61% completion rate, 341 passing yards, and two touchdowns. He also added 26 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. The spotlight is on Heisman contender Travis Hunter , a player of all trades who has shone both on offense and defense, including a game-saving fumble at the goal line against Baylor.

The UCF Knights are on a winning streak, heading into Week 5 with a perfect 3-0 record. Their latest victory: a heart-stopping 35-34 win over TCU. Quarterback KJ Jefferson 's performance was instrumental. He completed 13 of 22 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Knights to a hard-fought win against the Horned Frogs.

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ESPN : UCF has a 82% chance to win

According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the UCF Knights have a 82% chance of beating the Colorado Buffaloes in Week 5.

College Football News : UCF 38, Colorado 23

Pete Fiutak writes: "It’s supposed to hot, humid, and rainy in the middle of the afternoon. There will probably be a weather delay or three, but even if it’s sunny and 65 out - which it won’t be - UCF will run wild on this Buffalo defensive front. UCF will only seem like it has the offense on the field all game long."

Covers : Central Florida

Chris Hatfield writes: "The Colorado Buffaloes deserve a bit of praise because it appeared their season could go off the rails after a blowout against Nebraska. Since then, though, Colorado has rebounded with back-to-back wins, including over Baylor last week. However, my Colorado vs. UCF predictions can't overlook UCF's top-ranked run unit feasting on the Buffaloes' run defense."

College football 2024: Colorado vs. UCF odds, lines

The UCF Knights are favorites to defeat the Colorado Buffaloes, according to the BetMGM college football odds .

Odds as of Friday afternoon.

• Spread: UCF (-14)
• Moneylines: UCF (-550)
• Over/under: 61.5

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How to watch Colorado vs. UCF

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
• Where: FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV: Fox
• Stream: Fubo (free trial) | Sling TV |

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