BYU football falls to UCF in double overtime thriller

Brigham Young University lost to Central Florida 39-31 in double overtime on October 24, 2026. The Cougars, ranked No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, suffered their first defeat of the season after leading most of the game. UCF, who had struggled earlier this season, saw Keyone Jenkins step up as a crucial player. The game featured a dramatic conclusion with UCF transforming a roughing the kicker penalty into a touchdown and a 2-point conversion, before BYU failed to score on their final drive. Following the loss, questions arise about how far BYU will drop in the rankings, as they seek to remain in the College Football Playoff discussion despite this setback.

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