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BYU Rises to #2, Faces UCF on the Road
24 Oct
Summary
- BYU, ranked second nationally, will play UCF on October 24, 2026.
- The Cougars achieved their highest AP ranking since 1984 after beating Notre Dame.
- UCF, with a 3-3 record, returns from a bye week to face BYU.
Second-ranked BYU is scheduled to play UCF on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in a Big 12 conference game held in Orlando, Florida. The Cougars, boasting a 6-0 record, recently climbed to the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 poll, their highest ranking since 1984. This impressive achievement came after a thrilling 28-24 victory over then-No. 2 Notre Dame, secured by a late touchdown pass.
UCF, with a 3-3 overall record and a 1-2 standing in the Big 12, will be playing at home at Acrisure Bounce House. The Knights are coming off a bye week, their last game being a 42-28 loss to Oklahoma State in Week 6. Fans can watch the BYU vs. UCF game on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET, with live streaming options available through free trials on Fubo and DIRECTV.
