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No. 2 BYU loses 39-31 in overtime to UCF, becomes latest unbeaten team to fall in college football

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 24). No. 2 BYU loses 39-31 in overtime to UCF, becomes latest unbeaten team to fall in college football. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/no-2-byu-loses-39-31-in-overtime-to-ucf-becomes-latest-unbeaten-team-to-fall-in-college-football/article_89e32800-502d-50de-9fe4-19b1ec2e9638.html

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BYU vs Notre Dame (October 25):
BYU defeated Notre Dame in a dramatic game.
This win boosted BYU's ranking to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 Poll.

BYU vs UCF (October 25):
In a controversial and chaotic game, BYU lost to unranked UCF in double overtime.
The loss resulted in BYU dropping six spots from No. 2 to No. 8 in the AP Top 25 Poll.

BYU's Current Ranking:
After the loss to UCF, BYU is currently ranked No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll.

Impact on CFP Race:
The loss to UCF has likely impacted BYU's chances of making it into the College Football Playoff (CFP) race, as they are now behind several other teams.

The articles highlight how BYU's recent performance has been marked by significant ups and downs, with a dramatic win over Notre Dame followed immediately by a controversial loss to an unranked team. This swing in fortunes has led to a substantial drop in their national ranking.

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