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Saturday 2026-10-03 12:00 · TDECU Stadium
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What the news says about this game

UCF will start a backup QB against No. 20 Houston. UCF starting QB Alonza Barnett III (hamstring) has been out since Sept. 14 with multiple weeks expected. Houston, ranked No. 20 following Week 4, dominated Georgia Southern 42-28 with QB Conner Weigman throwing 4 TD passes and running for 2 scores. Both teams are 3-1 entering Big 12 play.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
HOUConner WeigmanmoreThrew 4 TD passes and ran for 2 scores in dominant 42-28 Week 4 win over Georgia Southern; leading ranked Houston offense.
UCFAlonza Barnett IIIoutStarting QB has been sidelined since mid-September with hamstring injury; UCF will start backup at QB.

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