Kansas State defeated UCF 34-20 in Week 5, with the Wildcats controlling the game from the second quarter onward. The home team jumped out to a 17-7 halftime lead and never relinquished control, extending their advantage to 31-17 after three quarters before both teams added field goals in the fourth.

UCF's Jacurri Brown led the Knights' offensive efforts with 82 passing yards, while Kylan Fox hauled in 9 receptions and Stacy Gage rushed for 9 yards. Despite their efforts, UCF managed only 20 points across four quarters, scoring just 3 points in both the first and fourth quarters.

Kansas State's defense generated significant plays throughout the contest, with a notable 82-yard touchdown pass from Brown to DJ Black in the second quarter standing as the game's most impactful play by EPA. Dylan Edwards' 75-yard scoring run in the third quarter proved crucial for the Wildcats' offensive firepower.

The victory saw Kansas State cover the 6-point spread at home, while the game also went over the 48.5-point total.