The Knights (11-1, 0-0 Big 12) are set to host No. 17 Kansas (9-3, 0-0 Big 12) at Addition Financial Arena (2 p.m., Peacock). UCF celebrated its first Big 12 home victory against the Jayhawks, clinching a 65-60 win on January 10, 2024. However, since then, the Knights have lost three consecutive games to Kansas.

Darryn Peterson failed to finish the game in his return against UCF, which ultimately contributed to Kansas' late collapse.

Kansas basketball failed to start Big 12 play with a win, losing this past Saturday on the road at UCF. Here are a few takeaways from that matchup.

The UCF Knights opened Big 12 play with their 11th win in a row, a court-storming upset of Kansas. Next up, they visit Oklahoma State.

Bill Self had one major gripe about his team’s play in an 81-75 upset loss at UCF on Saturday. It was about his team’s defense. The Jayhawks’ usually stellar defense — a calling card of great Self teams — left a lot to be desired vs. the Knights.

Kansas star Darryn Peterson returned to the lineup on Saturday for the first time in nearly a month and had his best showing of the 2025-26 season. Peterson, who is the No. 1-ranked NBA Draft prospect in the CBS Sports rankings, finished with 26 points, six rebounds and one assist in the No. 17 Jayhawks' 81-75 loss to UCF.

More information below on No. 17 Kansas and UCF and how to watch the game.

Darryn Peterson is, by all accounts, available to play today as the Jayhawks face the UCF Golden Knights at 1pm Jayhawk Time. The game will be broadcast on the NBC Sports Network for TV viewers, and Peacock for those with a subscription.