UCF football denies Bear Bachmeier Heisman moment in 2OT upset of No. 2 BYU
The UCF Knights stunned No. 2 BYU in double overtime for their first win over an AP Top-5 team in program history.
On a historic night for UCF football, the Knights secured a thrilling 39-31 victory over No. 2 BYU in a dramatic double overtime thriller. Freshman Tyren Hornes shined with a game-sealing touchdown catch, while backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns. The Knights' defense thwarted BYU's star sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier, preventing him from achieving a Heisman moment in his college career.
This victory marked UCF's first win against an opponent ranked in the top five of the AP poll, and it proved to be a significant milestone for the team as they head into a crucial five-game stretch.
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