UCF upsets BYU in double overtime thriller in Orlando
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The UCF Knights defeated the No. 2 BYU Cougars, 39-31, in double overtime on October 24, 2026, marking a historic win for the program. The game featured a chaotic final sequence that led to overtime. With the score tied at 24 late in regulation, UCF's potential game-winning field goal was blocked, and a controversial 10-second runoff occurred due to a penalty. In overtime, BYU's Bear Bachmeier and UCF's Keyone Jenkins exchanged touchdowns. In double overtime, UCF capitalized on a roughing-the-kicker penalty to score a touchdown and secure the victory. Coach Scott Frost expressed his disbelief at the game's bizarre ending.
- •UCF improves to 4-3, BYU falls to 6-1.
- •Scott Frost called the game’s conclusion the 'weirdest end' he has seen.
- •UCF scored a touchdown and two-point conversion in double overtime.
- •A defensive penalty against BYU helped UCF secure victory.
- •The game featured a dramatic final sequence before overtime.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Sports media world reacts to chaotic ending of UCF’s upset over BYU
"Moments after his team pulled off the most significant win in program history, UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost spoke for everyone. “That’s the weirdest end of a game I’ve ever seen,” Frost said to Fox sideline reporter Alexa Landestoy, while surrounded by a sea of black and gold. UCF (4-3) upset the No. 2…
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