UCF Upsets No. Two BYU in

1/4

•1h ago

UCF Upsets No. Two BYU in

Tap title to read story

0:00 / 0:30

UCF defeated No. two BYU 39‑31 in a double‑overtime thriller on Saturday night. The Knights scored a 26‑yard field goal in the second overtime, then a touchdown and a two‑point conversion after a roughing‑the‑kicker penalty gave them the lead. BYU coach Kalani Sitake said he would not call the loss a letdown, noting mistakes and discipline issues. UCF fans stormed the field after the win, marking the program’s biggest victory in history. The upset follows a recent win over Notre Dame that vaulted UCF to the No. two ranking.

Published 2026-10-25 03:33:07 UTC · Published by JQJO

Published by JQJO Editorial Desk · AI assisted

More context

Timeline

On October 24 2026 UCF defeats No. two BYU 39-31 in double overtime.
On October 24 2026 BYU roughing the kicker penalty gives UCF first‑and‑goal.

Coverage notes

Center: Coverage from Yardbarker, Naples Daily News, TCPalm frames this as a developing news story: UCF Upsets No. Two BYU in. Reporting emphasizes verified facts, named sources, and near-term impact for readers. Left: Left-leaning desks covering the same development typically emphasize public impact, institutional accountability, and who is most affected. Right: Right-leaning desks covering the same development typically emphasize practical outcomes, market or security stakes, and institutional response.