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UCF Falls to Kansas State 34-20 After QB Tayven Jackson Returns From First-Half Injury

The setback opened Big 12 play for UCF during its first game since offensive line coach Shawn Clark’s death.

Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) throws a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Central Florida quarterback Tayven Jackson looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Overview

  • Tayven Jackson left in the first half after a hit by defensive end Cody Stufflebean, briefly appeared with his left arm in a sling, then returned in the third quarter.
  • Jackson finished 12-of-24 for 109 yards with an interception as UCF totaled 402 yards of offense.
  • Backup Jacurri Brown threw an interception to Gunner Maldonado that set up a Kansas State touchdown, then hit DJ Black for an 82-yard score.
  • Kansas State ran for a season-high 255 yards, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown from Dylan Edwards, while quarterback Avery Johnson threw two short touchdowns.
  • UCF dropped to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big 12, played without starting tight end Dylan Wade due to a clavicle injury, and returns home to face Kansas next Saturday.