Iowa State v. UCF: Projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 8 | 2024-25 College football season 

The No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones (6-0) and UCF Knights (3-3) face off in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season. The Cyclones go into the game as favorites against their Big 12 rivals.

Here's a closer look at the projected starters, depth charts and how to watch the game.

Iowa State v. UCF: Projected starting lineup for Week 8

Here's a look at the projected starters for the fixture:

Iowa State's starting lineup

Offensive Positions

POS	STARTER
WR-X	Jayden Higgins
WR-Z	Beni Ngoyi
WR-M	Jaylin Noel
LT	James Neal
LG	Deylin Hasert
C	Jarrod Hufford
RG	Brendan Black
RT	Tyler Miller
TE-Y	Benjamin Brahmer
TE-F	Stevo Klotz
QB	Rocco Becht
RB	Abu Sama III

Defensive Positions

POS	STARTER
DE	Tyler Onyedim
NT	Domonique Orange
DT	J.R. Singleton
LEO	Kenard Snyder
WLB	Kooper Ebel
MLB	Cael Brezina
SLB	Jacob Ellis
LCB	Darien Porter
MS	Beau Freyler
BS	Malik Verdon
FS	Jeremiah Cooper
RCB	Jontez Williams

Special Teams

POS	STARTER
PT	Tyler Perkins
PK	Kyle Konrardy
KO	Keegan Shackford
LS	Drake Knobloch
H	Tyler Perkins
PR	Jaylin Noel
KR	Jaylin Noel

Here's a look at the Cyclones' projected starters:

UCF starting lineup

Here's a look at the Knights' projected starters:

Offensive Positions

POS	STARTER
WR-X	Kobe Hudson
WR-Z	Trent Whittemore
WR-SL	Ja'Varrius Johnson
LT	Amari Kight
LG	Adrian Medley
C	Caden Kitler
RG	Marcellus Marshall
RT	Paul Rubelt
TE	Randy Pittman Jr.
QB	KJ Jefferson
RB	RJ Harvey

Defensive Positions

POS	STARTER
LDE	Malachi Lawrence
NT	Lee Hunter
DT	Ricky Barber
RDE	Nyjalik Kelly
WLB	Deshawn Pace
MLB	Ethan Barr
LCB	Brandon Adams
SS	Ladarius Tennison
FS	Quadric Bullard
RCB	Mac McWilliams
NB	Braeden Marshall

Special Teams

POS	STARTER
PT	Mitch McCarthy
PK	Colton Boomer
KO	Colton Boomer
LS	Gage King
H	Mitch McCarthy
PR	Trent Whittemore
KR	RJ Harvey

Iowa State v. UCF: Depth chart for Week 8

Here's a look at the depth charts for the matchup:

Iowa State's depth chart

Here's a look at the Cyclones' projected depth chart for the game:

Offensive Positions

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR-X	Jayden Higgins	Dominic Overby	Kai Black	-
WR-Z	Beni Ngoyi	Isaiah Alston	-	-
WR-M	Jaylin Noel	Eli Green	-	-
LT	James Neal	Jalen Travis	Gabe Greenlee	-
LG	Deylin Hasert	-	-	-
C	Jarrod Hufford	Jim Bonifas	-	-
RG	Brendan Black	Trevor Buhr	-	-
RT	Tyler Miller	Tyler Maro	-	-
TE-Y	Benjamin Brahmer	Gabe Burkle	-	-
TE-F	Stevo Klotz	Tyler Moore	-	-
QB	Rocco Becht	JJ Kohl	Connor Moberly	-
RB	Abu Sama III	Carson Hansen	Jaylon Jackson	-

Defensive Positions

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
DE	Tyler Onyedim	Joey Petersen	-	-
NT	Domonique Orange	Zaimir Hawk	-	-
DT	J.R. Singleton	Ikenna Ezeogu	-	-
LEO	Kenard Snyder	Trent Jones II	Myles Mendeszoon	-
WLB	Kooper Ebel	Jack Sadowsky V	-	-
MLB	Cael Brezina	Zachary Lovett	-	-
SLB	Jacob Ellis	John Klosterman	-	-
LCB	Darien Porter	Myles Purchase	-	-
MS	Beau Freyler	Cam Smith	Drew Surges	-
BS	Malik Verdon	Ta'Shawn James	Trevon Howard	-
FS	Jeremiah Cooper	Jamison Patton	-	-
RCB	Jontez Williams	Matthew Bess	Mason DouBrava	-

Special Teams

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PT	Tyler Perkins	Jace Gilbert	-	-
PK	Kyle Konrardy	Keegan Shackford	-	-
KO	Keegan Shackford	Kyle Konrardy	-	-
LS	Drake Knobloch	Drew Clausen	-	-
H	Tyler Perkins	-	-	-
PR	Jaylin Noel	Jaylon Jackson	-	-
KR	Jaylin Noel	Jaylon Jackson	-	-

UCF Knights' depth chart

Here's a look at the Knights' projected depth chart for the game:

Offensive Positions

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
WR-X	Kobe Hudson	Jarrad Baker	-	-
WR-Z	Trent Whittemore	Jacoby Jones	-	-
WR-SL	Ja'Varrius Johnson	Chauncey Magwood	-	-
LT	Amari Kight	Keyon Cox	-	-
LG	Adrian Medley	Jabari Brooks	-	-
C	Caden Kitler	Cameron Kinnie	-	-
RG	Marcellus Marshall	Keegan Smith	-	-
RT	Paul Rubelt	Wes Dorsey	-	-
TE	Randy Pittman Jr.	Evan Morris	Grant Stevens	Kylan Fox
QB	KJ Jefferson	Jacurri Brown	Dylan Rizk	-
RB	RJ Harvey	Johnny Richardson	Peny Boone	Kam Ingram

Defensive Positions

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LDE	Malachi Lawrence	Isaiah Nixon	-	-
NT	Lee Hunter	Matthew Alexander	-	-
DT	Ricky Barber	Daylan Dotson	Tyreek'e Robinson	-
RDE	Nyjalik Kelly	Kaven Call	Jamaal Johnson	-
WLB	Deshawn Pace	Xe'ree Alexander	Andrew Harris	-
MLB	Ethan Barr	Jesiah Pierre	-	-
LCB	Brandon Adams	Chasen Johnson	-	-
SS	Ladarius Tennison	Sheldon Arnold	-	-
FS	Quadric Bullard	William Wells	-	-
RCB	Mac McWilliams	Antione Jackson	-	-
NB	Braeden Marshall	-	-	-

Special Teams

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PT	Mitch McCarthy	Michael Carter	-	-
PK	Colton Boomer	Grant Reddick	-	-
KO	Colton Boomer	Grant Reddick	-	-
LS	Gage King	Aidan Fedigan	Jack Bernstein	-
H	Mitch McCarthy	Trent Whittemore	-	-
PR	Trent Whittemore	Ja'Varrius Johnson	-	-
KR	RJ Harvey	Ladarius Tennison	-	-

How to watch Iowa State v. UCF

The Iowa State Cyclones host the UCF Knights at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know about the matchup:

• Live Stream: FuboTV and DAZN
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV: Fox Sports 1
• Venue: Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa
• When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

Iowa State is the favorite entering the game due to its flawless start to the 2024 college football season. The Cyclones have won six consecutive games and are No. 9 on the AP Rankings.

The Cyclones have made their homestead a fortress, allowing only 5.0 points per game while scoring 36.5 points per game. The program will look to continue its impressive start to the year against its Big 12 rivals.

The Knights will have their work cut out against their unbeaten opponents. They rank No. 51 in the FBS with 30.7 ppg on offense and rank No. 69 with 23.7 ppg on defense.

It'll be a long night if they can't put the Cyclones' defense under pressure early. UCF must utilize its impressive run game to wear down its opponent's defense to have any chance of leaving Iowa State with a positive result.