What happened: UCF outlasted No. 2 BYU in double overtime, sending crowds onto the field after the final whistle. During regulation, the Knights recovered a blocked third-down kick and forced extra time after the Cougars recorded a fourth-and-goal stop inside two minutes before running three plays and punting.

Why it matters: BYU entered the Week 8 road matchup as a and held the No. 2 national ranking. The defeat alters the Big 12 championship race and the upper tier of the 2026 regular-season standings.

What to watch: The upcoming weekly national rankings will show how far BYU falls from the No. 2 spot and whether UCF enters the poll.