BYU loses to UCF in double overtime, impacting college football rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
BYU fell to UCF 39-31 in double overtime at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Saturday. This result marked the 10th loss by a top-15 team in two weeks, affecting BYU's ranking, which dropped from second to seventh. In related developments, Tennessee also exited the rankings after losing to South Carolina, and Texas Tech lost to Cincinnati, causing concerns for the Big 12 conference's playoff prospects. Meanwhile, Miami secured a strong victory over Pittsburgh, and Indiana managed to win at Michigan, maintaining its ranking. BYU will next face Arizona State.
- •BYU lost 39-31 to UCF in double overtime.
- •This was BYU's second consecutive loss after a previous victory over a top-five team.
- •Tennessee and Texas Tech also exited the rankings with losses.
- •Miami beat Pittsburgh 52-23 to retain a top ranking.
- •BYU will play Arizona State next.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Yahoo Top 10: BYU's stunning upset loss shakes up college football picture
"The toast of college football one week is the sport's disappointment the next.
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