BYU Cougars vs UCF Knights — 2026-10-24 Game Analysis

Final/2OT · Sat

ESPN game file

Q1 8:19TDBYUKyler Kasper 27 Yd pass from Bear Bachmeier (Matthias Dunn Kick)7–0
Q2 13:44TDUCFLanden Chambers 2 Yd Run (Will Stone Kick)7–7
Q2 8:10FGUCFWill Stone 20 Yd Field Goal7–10
Q2 3:47TDBYUBear Bachmeier 1 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)14–10
Q2 0:04TDUCFLanden Chambers 6 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Will Stone Kick)14–17
Q3 9:45TDBYUSione Moa 1 Yd Run (Matthias Dunn Kick)21–17
Q3 3:06TDUCFKeyone Jenkins 1 Yd Run (Will Stone Kick)21–24
Q4 12:09FGBYUMatthias Dunn 47 Yd Field Goal24–24
OT 0:00TDBYULegend Glasker 28 Yd pass from Bear Bachmeier (Matthias Dunn Kick)31–24
OT 0:00TDUCFJosh Derry 25 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Will Stone Kick)31–31
OT2 0:00TDUCFGrayson Brousseau 4 Yd pass from Keyone Jenkins (Keyone Jenkins Pass to Tyren Hornes for Two-Point Conversion)31–39

Recap

The UCF Knights defeated the BYU Cougars 39-31 in double overtime on October 24, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The result ended No. 2 BYU’s unbeaten start and moved UCF to 4-3 overall.

Keyone Jenkins threw the decisive 4-yard touchdown pass to Grayson Brousseau in the second overtime. Jenkins then found Tyren Hornes for the 2-point conversion that established the final margin. The Knights kept BYU out of the end zone on its answering possession.

Both teams had scored touchdowns in the first overtime before UCF delivered the winning sequence. BYU finished 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 12. UCF improved to 2-2 in conference play.

Bear Bachmeier completed 16 of 32 passes for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Cougars. He also threw an interception and added 37 rushing yards and a touchdown. BYU managed 116 rushing yards against the Knights. Its offense had entered the game averaging 223.8 rushing yards.

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Game stats

Statistic	BYU Cougars	UCF Knights
First downs	18	26
Total yards	373	463
Net passing yards	257	293
Rushing yards	116	170
Third-down conversions	8-17	9-16
Fourth-down conversions	2-3	0-1
Turnovers	1	0
Penalties–yards	5-46	5-40
Time of possession	27:25	32:35

BYU Cougars vs UCF Knights — NCAA Game Analysis

UCF Knights defeated BYU Cougars 39–31 in overtime, a 8-point margin. UCF Knights led in total offense, 463 to 373. UCF Knights led in rushing yards, 170 to 116. UCF Knights committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. BYU Cougars converted 8 of 17 third downs; UCF Knights converted 9 of 16.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.

BYU Cougars

Passing

#47Bear Bachmeier

Rushing

#12Preston Rex
#47Bear Bachmeier
#30Sione Moa
#1Legend Glasker
Team

Receiving

#3Kyler Kasper
#1Legend Glasker
#13Jojo Phillips
#18Reggie Frischknecht
#2Roger Saleapaga II
#7Walker Lyons

Defense

#4Cade Uluave
#11Faletau Satuala
#0Evan Johnson
#3Raider Damuni
#96Justin Kirkland
#16Isaiah Glasker
#21Miles Hall
#94Anisi Purcell
#1Therrian Alexander III
#30Braxton Lindsey
#15Jayven Williams
#37Joseph Douglas
#57Keanu Tanuvasa
#22Tommy Prassas
#18Ace Kaufusi
#5Nusi Taumoepeau
#31Jake Clifton
#13Tausili Akana
#54Siale Esera
#19Tiger Bachmeier
#48Bodie Schoonover
#7Kennan Pula
#46Kendal Wall
#45Viliami Po'uha
#90Hunter Clegg

UCF Knights

Passing

#12Keyone Jenkins
Team

Rushing

#26Duke Watson
#12Keyone Jenkins
#11Landen Chambers
#2Tyren Hornes
#7Duane Thomas Jr.
#8Rocco Marriott
Team

Receiving

#2Tyren Hornes
#5Josh Derry
#11Landen Chambers
#0Dylan Wade
#9Waden Charles
#7Duane Thomas Jr.
#18Caden Piening
#26Duke Watson
#88Grayson Brousseau

Defense

#2Jayden Williams
#7Antione Jackson
#92Jeffson Lafontant
#8Demari Henderson
#0Horace Lockett
#11Ken Talley
#43Cole Kozlowski
#24Tackett Curtis
#6Isaiah Nixon
#10Sincere Edwards
#54Trenton Turner
#34Jahleel Culbreath
#14Kahmel Johnson
#21Ty Bartrum
#99Thomas Collins
#1Jayden Bellamy
#17Jailen Duffie
#88Grayson Brousseau
#4Braeden Marshall

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