Overview
- UCF defeated No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double overtime after a volatile finish on Saturday, Oct. 24 that sent the game into extra periods and ended with a UCF touchdown in the second overtime.
- Backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw for 293 yards, rushed for 35 and accounted for four touchdowns to lead UCF to its first AP Top‑5 victory in program history.
- Several officiating decisions directly changed the outcome: a replay overturned a late Jenkins fumble to an incompletion, an unsportsmanlike conduct flag moved UCF into field‑goal range, a blocked kick recovery led to a helmet‑off 10‑second runoff that forced overtime, and a roughing‑the‑kicker call in double overtime produced a fresh set of downs for UCF.
- BYU’s offense and defense showed cracks as quarterback Bear Bachmeier completed about half his passes and BYU allowed 463 yards, costing the Cougars consistency after last week’s upset of Notre Dame.
- Fans stormed the field after the upset and the string of controversial calls is likely to draw conference scrutiny, with potential effects on replay and clock procedures and on both teams’ momentum going forward.