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

UCF outlasts #2‑ranked BYU in double‑overtime thriller

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a game that turned from a tight battle into a marathon, the UCF Knights defeated the No. 2‑ranked BY U Cougars 28‑24 in double overtime on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Acrisure Bounce House. The Knights’ 4‑3 record now sits at the top of the Big 12, while the Cougars remain one win shy of a perfect season and face a next‑up clash with Arizona State.

The matchup was a high‑stakes affair from the start. BY U entered the game on a 10‑game stretch that had seen them upset Notre Dame and saw several top‑10 opponents drop from the rankings. They were the nation’s No. 2 team and had a 4‑2 overall record, a 3‑1 mark in the conference. UCF, meanwhile, had posted a 3‑3 record and were looking for a signature win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

First half: A back‑and‑forth duel

The Knights’ opening drive stalled early, but a 6‑yard touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier to wide receiver Kyler Kasper gave the Cougars a 6‑0 lead. UCF responded with a 6‑yard run by Landen Chambers that cut the deficit to 6‑3, and a 34‑yard field goal by kicker Will Stone gave the Knights a 10‑7 edge at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw both teams trade scores. After forcing a BY U punt, UCF drove to