For the first time in school history, UCF has defeated a top-five-ranked team.

The Knights stunned No. 2 BYU in double overtime Saturday in Orlando, Florida, marking the program’s biggest upset to date and the high point of its second Scott Frost era.

“I think I’ve been part of a few of the coolest games in UCF history now, and that one’s right up there,” Frost told reporters postgame.

“… Man, it’s hard to beat number two. We’ve got to find a way not to have this be one game, this needs to be the way we play the rest of the year … Everybody in this league can beat you any week, and you can win any week if you play well.”

Fresh off an upset of its own over No. 2 Notre Dame last week, BYU couldn’t maintain its momentum, appearing outmatched and overwhelmed for the majority of Saturday’s action.

UCF, however, put on its most impressive performance of the season to secure the historic upset and remain unbeaten at home.

“I’m happy for our kids … I think this is the best team we’ve played. It’s hard in football to have a game like (BYU) had last week and then go on the road and try to have the same energy,” Frost said. “And we were in a good place from that standpoint. They were in a tough place from that standpoint.

“I’ve got so much respect for Kalani (Sitake) and that football team. They’re going to be in the playoff, they deserve to be. But I’m happy for UCF, a win like this has been a long time coming for us. I’m happy for the players in there that have been close a few times and haven’t got it done. And boy, they found a different gear tonight when we were in that situation.”

The Knights started backup quarterback Keyone Jenkins against BYU, and he was sensational to the tune of 293 passing yards, two touchdowns and another score on the ground.

“Our guy isn’t playing like a backup, our guy played like a legit starter tonight, and we needed every one of the plays that he made. But man, I’m glad we went and got him,” Frost said.

BYU struggled on both sides of the ball, surrendering 463 total yards of offense and 170 yards rushing. The Cougars also lost the possession battle, turnover competition and weren’t able to run the ball consistently or efficiently.

“We hit tonight. It was quite a bit different to me when those guys went and ran; we were knifing their legs, we were hitting them. We stopped the run really well,” Frost said of his defense’s outing against BYU.

“That was my worry going into the game — if they could just bully us, we might not be able to give ourselves a chance to win. And I think we matched their physicality. I think we out-yarded them by 100 yards. You know, we didn’t get lucky tonight. We won the football game, and against a really good, well-coached football team.”

With the win, UCF now moves to 4-3 on the season, facing Baylor on a short week this coming Friday.

“We’ve got to do the best to get the team physically and mentally ready to play,” Frost said. “We’re not going to work them hard this week, just make sure they know what they’re doing.

“It’s good that we’re at home. I think on a short week, it’s way better to be at home than have to fly out the day before, so we’ll try to do the best we can on a short week to get guys ready to perform like they did tonight.”

Central Florida running back Landen Chambers (11) celebrates his two-yard rushing touchdown during game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. | AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack