Kansas State handled UCF 34-20 behind quarterback Avery Johnson's two touchdown passes and a balanced offensive attack at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats built a 17-7 halftime lead and never looked back, with Dylan Edwards delivering a momentum-crushing 75-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Despite explosive scoring plays from the Knights, including Jacurri Brown's 82-yard touchdown pass to DJ Black, the Wildcats controlled the contest throughout.