UCF Knights vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Kansas State Wildcats defeated UCF Knights 34–20 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: UCF Knights 20, Kansas State Wildcats 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	0	6	9	3	20
Kansas State Wildcats	0	15	12	3	34

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jacurri Brown (UCF) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.39 EPA/play +7.39 EPA
• Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 161.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.32 EPA
• Linkon Cure (Kansas State) — 0.0 yds · -3.29 EPA/play -3.29 EPA

Rushing

• Dylan Edwards (Kansas State) — 176.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
• Myles Montgomery (UCF) — 109.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 82.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Receiving

• Jaron Tibbs (Kansas State) — 7 rec · 72.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Duane Thomas Jr. (UCF) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Kylan Fox (UCF) — 3 rec · 9.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacurri Brown	UCF	1	100.0%	82	1	+7.39	+7.39
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	26	65.4%	161	2	-0.09	-2.32
Linkon Cure	Kansas State	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.29	-3.29
Tayven Jackson	UCF	27	44.4%	119	0	-0.32	-8.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	Kansas State
Plays	59	72
EPA / play	+0.015	+0.062
Total EPA	+0.91	+4.44
Success rate	35.6%	44.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.040	-0.208
Rush EPA / play	+0.065	+0.223
Yards	407	444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	5	40	-0.32	Interception
Q1	UCF	5	20	-0.82	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	11	42	-3.59	Ended
Q1	UCF	3	0	-3.60	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	9	62	+1.63	Field goal
Q2	UCF	6	18	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	3	8	-1.26	Punt
Q2	UCF	3	13	-0.45	Ended
Q2	Kansas State	7	26	+2.49	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	2	77	+6.57	Pass TD
Q2	Kansas State	9	73	+6.03	Pass TD
Q2	UCF	2	3	-0.67	Fumble
Q3	UCF	3	3	-2.82	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	6	65	+4.61	Pass TD
Q3	UCF	6	56	-1.44	Fumble
Q3	Kansas State	3	7	-2.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UCF Knights · Jacurri Brown pass to DJ Black for a touchdown (82 yards) (+7.39 EPA)
2. Q3 · UCF Knights · Jaden Nixon rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+6.12 EPA)
3. Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Dylan Edwards rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+5.13 EPA)
4. Q2 · UCF Knights · Uncategorized (no gain) (+4.51 EPA)
5. Q3 · UCF Knights · Myles Montgomery rushes for 45 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.38 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson rushes for 25 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.22 EPA)
7. Q3 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson to Jaden Nixon — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson rushes for 14 yards (4th & 2) (+3.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kansas State Wildcats controlled the final (34–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jacurri Brown (UCF) — 82.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Kansas State at 0.062 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

UCF Knights 20, Kansas State Wildcats 34 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats won with a final score of 20–34.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756906.

Who led UCF Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Jacurri Brown (UCF) led passers with 82.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UCF Knights at Kansas State Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.