North Carolina vs UCF Pick and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/15/2025, 12:59 AM ET

North Carolina vs UCF Information

The North Carolina Tar Heels will take their second road trip of the year this week with a game in Orlando for a matchup against the UCF Knights at 3:30 PM inside FBC Mortgage Stadium. North Carolina has two wins and one loss on the year, riding a 2-game winning streak following a 35-point victory in their last outing. The UCF Knights stay home again this week, undefeated through two games played after a 61-point blowout victory a week ago. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.

North Carolina Preview

Defensively, North Carolina has been solid all season, allowing 19 points per game, but has given up 9 total points over their last two victories. The North Carolina offense has been solid this season as well, averaging 25 points per game, including 30.5 points during their two-game winning streak. Gio Lopez is leading the North Carolina offense this season with 343 yards and three scores on 31 completions. Max Johnson has completed 9 passes for 103 yards and one score this season. Demon June is the top ball carrier with 200 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries. Jordan Shipp leads the team with 10 catches for 149 yards and two scores.

UCF Preview

The UCF Knights have been dominant on the offensive side, averaging 42.5 points per game after scoring 68 last time out. Defensively, UCF has been just as stout, allowing 8.5 points per game this season. Tayven Jackson leads the UCF offense this season with 471 yards and two touchdowns on 29 completions. Jaden Nixon is the top ball carrier on the team with 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 6 carries. Myles Montgomery is shipped in 29 carries for 114 yards. Duane Thomas Jr. leads the team with 117 yards on 7 receptions.

North Carolina vs UCF Prediction

UCF is the better team coming into this game undefeated, but UNC has the talent to stay in the number. Both teams will score in bunches, leading to a back-and-forth shootout. Expect a ton of points as the total goes over the number. Take UCF to win, but the Tar Heels will cover the spread. Final Score Prediction, UCF Knights win, but the UNC Tar Heels cover 34-28.

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