UCF Knights Playoffs 2026
UCF Knights 2026 playoff page. The UCF are 5-4, 8th in the Big 12 with a +37 point differential and a 1-game winning streak.
Last time out they beat the Kansas Jayhawks 33-32 on the road. Next up: home to the Arizona State Sun Devils (5-4) on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.444 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position.
UCF Playoff Outlook
Last game
W 33-32 at 
Kansas Jayhawks
· Week 1
Next game
vs 
Arizona State Sun Devils (5-4)
· Week 1
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.444 · 0 vs current playoff teams
Big 12 Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Utah Utes | 9-0 | 5-0 | +192 | W5 |
| 2 |  Texas Tech Red Raiders | 8-1 | 3-1 | +121 | W2 |
| 3 |  Arizona Wildcats | 7-2 | 2-1 | +129 | W1 |
| 4 |  Houston Cougars | 7-2 | 2-1 | +127 | W1 |
| 5 |  Brigham Young Cougars | 7-2 | 1-2 | +101 | L1 |
| 6 |  Oklahoma State Cowboys | 6-3 | 2-2 | +150 | W1 |
| 7 |  Baylor Bears | 6-3 | 2-2 | +134 | W2 |
| 8 | UCF Knights | 5-4 | 2-1 | +37 | W1 |
| 9 |  West Virginia Mountaineers | 5-4 | 2-1 | +24 | L1 |
| 10 | Arizona State Sun Devils | 5-4 | 2-2 | +10 | W1 |
| 11 |  Cincinnati Bearcats | 5-4 | 1-3 | +32 | L2 |
| 12 |  TCU Horned Frogs | 4-5 | 2-2 | +72 | L1 |
| 13 |  Iowa State Cyclones | 4-5 | 1-2 | +3 | L1 |
| 14 |  Kansas State Wildcats | 4-5 | 1-3 | +41 | L3 |
| 15 |  Colorado Buffaloes | 3-6 | 1-3 | -77 | L1 |
| 16 | Kansas Jayhawks | 3-6 | 1-4 | +42 | L2 |
Season Trend
UCF Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs BYU #9 | 7-2 | W 39-31 | |
| 1 | vs Baylor | 6-3 | L 9-41 | |
| 1 | at Kansas | 3-6 | W 33-32 | |
| 1 | vs Arizona State | 5-4 | ||
| 1 | vs Iowa State | 4-5 | ||
| 1 | at Colorado | 3-6 |
This UCF Knights playoffs page refreshes after every UCF game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the Big 12 playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
UCF Knights playoffs FAQ
Are the UCF Knights in the 2026 playoffs?
No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
What seed would the UCF be?
They are outside the six playoff spots in the Big 12 today.
Who leads the Big 12?
Utah Utes (9-0); the UCF are 8th.
When is the next UCF game?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST, home to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
How hard is the UCF remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.444 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the UCF clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Big 12, or finish with one of the five best records among Big 12 non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.
What is the UCF record at home and on the road?
1-1 at home, 1-0 away; 2-1 in the division and 2-1 in the half.