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2026 Week 6 Preview: UCF Knights @ Oklahoma State Cowboys

The UCF Knights return to Big 12 action in Week 6, traveling to Boone Pickens Stadium for their first meeting against Oklahoma State in Stillwater. The Cowboys, ranked No.

18 in the AP Poll, have undergone the most extensive roster turnover in FBS history, with 91 newcomers reshaping their lineup. Despite the changes, Oklahoma State has shown early success, and this matchup marks their first game against a team they’ve never defeated before.

UCF, meanwhile, enters the contest seeking its first winning season in the conference, though they’ve struggled on the road, posting just 12 points per game away from home this year. The Knights hold a 2-0 series edge over the Cowboys, including a dominant 42-3 win in 2023 and a late rally to secure a 17-14 victory last season.

However, UCF’s offense faces challenges with starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III sidelined by a hamstring injury, forcing backup Keyone Jenkins into action for his fourth straight start. The Knights will need explosive performances from their passing game and running back Duke Watson, who leads the nation among rushers with at least 40 attempts at 8.24 yards per carry, to overcome Oklahoma State’s defensive adjustments in a high-stakes road game.

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