UCF Knights pull off stunning upset over undefeated BYU in mind-boggling overtime thriller

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Unranked UCF beat second-ranked, undefeated BYU 34-31 in double overtime in Orlando, handing the Cougars their first loss of the season. The result was the biggest win over a ranked opponent in Knights programme history and a major upset in a week when BYU had risen to No. 2.

BYU and UCF traded touchdowns and field goals through regulation, reaching 24-24 after a rain-soaked second half. A blocked UCF field-goal attempt and a late penalty helped send the game to overtime; after both teams scored in the first extra period, UCF converted a two-point attempt in the second. BYU then needed a score to keep its unbeaten season alive, but the Knights held on.

In short

  • UCF beat No. 2 BYU 34-31 in double overtime.
  • The defeat ended BYU’s unbeaten start.
  • It was UCF’s biggest win over a ranked team.

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