The UCF Knights secured a historic 39-31 double overtime victory against No. 2 BYU at the Acrisure Bounce House, marking the program's first win against an AP Top-5 opponent. Backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Knights to the upset, according to a October 24 report.
The victory was secured by a defensive goal-line stand in the second overtime. After BYU moved to the UCF 8-yard line, the Knights defense forced three consecutive incompletions, the final one being a short pass in the end zone. This defensive performance prevented BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier from extending his Heisman Trophy candidacy.
Jenkins delivered critical plays during the overtime periods, including a 25-yard touchdown pass to Josh Derry to tie the game. Following a penalty for roughing the kicker, Jenkins hit tight end Grayson Brousseau for the winning score. Brousseau, a Utah native, helped seal the win for the Knights.
True freshman wide receiver Tyren Hornes delivered a breakout performance in his starting debut, recording six catches for 137 yards. Hornes' performance included a 56-yard reception on a third-and-17 perimeter screen.
Running back Landen Chambers contributed two first-half touchdowns to the Knights' effort. The UCF defense held the Cougars to 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and won the turnover battle, aided by a first-half interception by Tackett Curtis.
The win moves UCF to a 4-3 record and 2-2 in the Big 12. This victory marks the Knights' first win over a top-five ranked opponent, surpassing their previous high mark of a 52-42 victory over No. 6 Baylor in 2014.
While Jenkins led the offense, redshirt senior Alonza Barnett III remained a game-time decision due to a hamstring injury sustained Sept. 12 at Pittsburgh. Frost noted that Jenkins played like a legitimate starter during the contest.
