How to Watch Kansas Jayhawks vs UCF Knights, Lineups, and Betting Lines

Kansas returns to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday looking to get back into the win column against UCF. With Isaiah Marshall expected to return as the starting quarterback, the Jayhawks have an opportunity to pick up a much-needed Big 12 victory.

The Kansas Jayhawks are back in Lawrence this weekend as they prepare to take on the UCF Knights in an important Big 12 matchup. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses and will be looking to turn things around when they meet Saturday afternoon.

Kansas enters the matchup with a 3-5 overall record and a 1-4 mark in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks are coming off a 22-16 road loss against TCU, where their offense struggled to turn opportunities into points. Despite the loss, Kansas showed flashes of potential, particularly with its ability to move the football.

One of the biggest storylines heading into Saturday is the return of quarterback Isaiah Marshall. After dealing with an injury, Marshall is expected to get the starting nod against UCF, according to Pete Thamel. His return could provide a significant boost to a Kansas offense that needs consistency through the air.

Kansas will also look to lean on running back Dylan Edwards, who has been an important part of the Jayhawks' offensive production this season. Wide receiver Nik McMillan will be another player to watch as he continues to establish himself as one of Marshall's primary targets.

On the other side, UCF comes into Lawrence with a 4-4 record and has struggled recently. The Knights are coming off a difficult 41-9 loss against Baylor, where their defense had trouble slowing down the Bears. UCF will look to get its offense going behind its quarterback and running game while trying to avoid another difficult afternoon on the road. Yahoo Sports – UCF at Kansas game preview

One advantage Kansas could have is playing at home. The Jayhawks have performed better in Lawrence this season, entering Saturday with a 3-1 home record. Meanwhile, UCF has struggled away from home, making this an opportunity for Kansas to take advantage of its home-field environment.

According to the latest betting odds, Kansas enters Saturday as a slight favorite. The Jayhawks are currently favored by 3 points, with a moneyline around -157. UCF sits at +135 on the moneyline. Action Network – Kansas vs. UCF betting odds and matchup analysis

The over/under is set around 47.5 points, suggesting that oddsmakers are expecting a relatively competitive matchup between these two Big 12 programs.

Saturday's game will kick off at 2:45 p.m. CT at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and will be televised on ESPN2.

For Kansas, this matchup is about more than just getting another victory. With Marshall returning and the opportunity to defend its home field, the Jayhawks have a chance to build momentum heading into the remainder of conference play.

A win against UCF would give Kansas another important Big 12 victory and provide some confidence heading into its next challenge.  JayhawksRoundtable.