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Big 12 Stumbles: Top Teams Fall to Unranked Foes
25 Oct
Summary
- BYU lost in double overtime to unranked UCF.
- Texas Tech was defeated by an unranked Cincinnati team.
- Both BYU and Texas Tech were favored in their respective games.
The Big 12 conference faced a disappointing day of football on Saturday, October 25, 2026, with both BYU and Texas Tech losing to unranked opponents. BYU, fresh off a significant win, was unexpectedly defeated by UCF in a thrilling double-overtime game with a final score of 39-31. The Knights secured the victory following a controversial roughing the kicker penalty that extended a critical drive.
Earlier in the day, Texas Tech suffered a 37-24 loss on the road to Cincinnati. The Red Raiders struggled offensively, settling for multiple field goals while Cincinnati controlled the game from the first half. These defeats significantly impact the College Football Playoff aspirations for both BYU and Texas Tech, though BYU's prior victory over Notre Dame may offer some resilience.
