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NFL·BREAKING·October 24, 2026 07:54 PM ET

UCF upsets No. 2 BYU in double overtime

Cougars entered the Week 8 matchup as.

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UCF Knights upset #2 BYU and storms the field 🤯 https://t.co/GsvQN88etF Via @RGIII on X

What happened: Home fans stormed the field Saturday after the Knights defeated the second-ranked Cougars in double overtime. UCF played with Jenkins starting at quarterback while Barnett remained out, and recovered a blocked third-down kick during the game.

Why it matters: The defeat deals BYU a pivotal setback in the Big 12 race and national College Football Playoff positioning. UCF secured the upset despite relying on reserve quarterback depth against a top-two opponent.

What to watch: Sunday's national polls will determine how far BYU falls from the No. 2 spot, while UCF will evaluate Barnett's availability ahead of its next conference game.

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