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UCF wins against Kansas amid controversial touchdown review

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:42 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

UCF wins against Kansas amid controversial touchdown review

Summary

UCF Knights defeated Kansas Jayhawks 33-32 on November 7, 2026, securing their first road win since September 2024. The Knights led 26-7 before a Kansas comeback took them ahead 32-26 late in the game. Quarterback Alonza Barnett orchestrated a drive that ended with a contested touchdown by Caden Piening, which was initially reviewed for potential overturn. UCF's victory concludes a 12-game road losing streak. The Knights improve to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in Big 12 play, eyeing potential bowl eligibility with one more win in the season's closing matches.

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By the Numbers

•UCF leads at halftime with a score of 26-7.
•Kansas briefly takes the lead late in the game at 32-26.
•Caden Piening's touchdown is reviewed for a potential overturn.
•UCF's win halts a 12-game road losing streak.
•Next, UCF faces Arizona State at home on November 14.

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7:42 AMYahoo Sports — UCF HC Scott Frost Reacts to Controversial Replay Review in Kansas Win

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There was a point in the third quarter when it looked like the UCF Knights would run away and hide from the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday. With the score 26-7, UCF was in the driver’s seat. That is, until the comeback started, which looked to be another catastrophic loss in the Scott Frost era.With just […] The post UCF HC Scott Frost Reacts to Controversial Replay Review in Kansas Win appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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