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ORLANDO — UCF gets a chance for immediate redemption Saturday after blowing a chance to eliminate a top-15 team a weekend ago. The Knights (3-4, 1-3 Big 12) welcome 12th-ranked BYU (7-0, 4-0) to the Bounce House for the first time in a decade. Keep scrolling for the latest score updates and highlights.

UCF faltered in the final minute at Iowa State, allowing Rocco Becht a 1-yard touchdown run and throwing an interception on its final drive, resulting in a 38-35 loss. The Knights rushed for 354 yards, powered by the backfield duo of RJ Harvey and Jacurri Brown, who was making his first start at quarterback.

BJ Adams returned an interception for a 63-yard touchdown, and Braeden Marshall nearly brought another pick home for a UCF defense that also registered three sacks. However, it was on the field for 96 games at Iowa State.

BYU kept its perfect record — and overall College Football Playoff hopes — alive last Friday in dramatic fashion. Jake Retzlaff and Darius Lassiter connected on a 35-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left as the Cougars defeated Oklahoma State 38-35.

UCF vs. BYU scores updates

UCF football highlights vs. BYU

BYU continued to exert itself against the beleaguered UCF defense as LJ Martin stormed through the tacklers for a 15-yard touchdown run. The Cougars lead 17-0 with 8:13 to halftime and are on track for their eighth straight win.

BYU has run 33 offensive plays, compared to the Knights' nine, and has a 221-50 advantage overall on offense.

For the Knights, RJ Harvey had four carries for 29 yards. Jacurri Brown is 2 of 3 for 9 yards while top receiver Kobe Hudson is sidelined with an apparent right leg injury.

No. 12 BYU leads UCF 7-0 at the end of the first quarter and is on its way to more points thanks to two bold decisions in the fourth.

Darius Lassiter escaped two tacklers to move the chains on 4th-and-2 at the Cougars' 45-yard line. Then Kalani Sitake reached into his bag of tricks and scored a fake field goal that sent kicker Will Ferrin sprinting eight yards on a fourth-and-five.

BYU is currently facing a third-and-13 at UCF's 23-yard line. The Cougars have a 144-24 yards advantage in total offense.

UCF decided to punt on 4th-and-1 from its own 49 on its only possession so far. Johnny Richardson had a rush of 9 yards and RJ Harvey ran twice for 6 yards.

Kobe Hudson, UCF's leading receiver, left the game after the first offensive play due to injury. Training staff helped him off the field because he was unable to put any weight on his right leg.

Hudson made a 6-yard completion and remained on the field after being tackled by BYU's Mory Bamba. He was examined in the medical tent and emerged with a noticeable limp.

Hudson has started all eight UCF games so far and has 27 receptions for 509 yards and three touchdowns this season.

BYU converted two third downs on its first drive, including Jake Retzlaff's 29-yard scramble into the end zone. The 12th-ranked Cougars lead UCF 7-0 with 10:32 left in the first quarter.

Retzlaff also completed two of three passes for 32 yards on the drive. LJ Martin ran three times for 11 yards.

With Oklahoma and Ole Miss still playing in the fourth quarter, television coverage of BYU-UCF has temporarily shifted from ESPN to ESPNews.

UCF won the toss and moved it into the second half. The Cougars' offense began its first possession at the 25-yard line.

UCF will have to slow BYU's passing attack without two of its starting defenders.

Cornerback Mac McWilliams and safety Ladarius Tennison were not in uniform during pregame warmups. Both will miss their first games of the 2024 season.

True freshman Chasen Johnson is expected to make his first start on the perimeter, while UCF will likely continue to use three linebackers in its base defensive system — Ethan Barr, Xe'Ree Alexander and Deshawn Pace.

  • Date: Saturday, October 26th
  • Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando, Florida)

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What channel is the UCF vs. BYU game on today?

  • TV channels: ESPN
  • Live stream: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

UCF vs. BYU will be televised nationally on ESPN in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season. Mike Couzens and Brock Osweiler will referee the game from the locker room at the Bounce House, while Stormy Buonantony will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

The Knights began the 2024 season led by quarterback KJ Jefferson, a transfer from Arkansas who was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in the preseason. Miami transfer Jacurri Brown has taken over as starting QB. Running back RJ Harvey is first in the Big 12 with 890 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. UCF also has two preseason All-Big 12 selections: receiver Kobe Hudson (first team) and defensive lineman Lee Hunter (second team). .

The 2024 Cougars' offense will be led by quarterback Jake Retzlaff and his top two receivers, Darius Lassiter and Chase Roberts. BYU has a preseason All-Big 12 selection in defensive lineman Tyler Batty.

UCF vs. BYU history

  • Series balance: BYU leads 2-1
  • UCF's last win: October 9, 2014 (31-24)
  • BYU's last win: December 22, 2020 (49-23)

Chris Boyle, Daytona Beach News-Journal: BYU 33, UCF 17

“BYU's defense is among the best in the country (13th in yards allowed per game, tied for sixth with 12 interceptions) and quarterback Jake Retzlaff has the type of dual-threat dynamic that has given the Knights heads all year has taken care of. … BYUs.” Even at homecoming, there's a lot of blue mixed in with black and gold in the Bounce House stands.

Chris Vinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal: BYU 36, UCF 24

“BYU has won seven straight. UCF has lost four straight. Since the Big 12 tends to cannibalize itself, chances are none of these streaks will last much longer. But they will be extended for another week.”

Friday's BetMGM lines and odds:

  • Spread: UCF (-2½)
  • Over/under: 53½ points
  • Money line: BYU +110, UCF -130

UCF vs. BYU injury report

UCF tight end Jordan Davis is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon.

BYU receiver Kody Epps is questionable with an undisclosed injury.

UCF vs. BYU weather updates

Weather.com is predicting 83 degrees and partly cloudy skies for kickoff in Orlando. Winds are expected to blow from the northeast at a speed of 9 miles per hour. There is a low chance of rain throughout the day.

  • August 29: vs. New Hampshire (S 57-3)
  • September 7th: against Sam Houston (W 45-14)
  • September 14th: at TCU* (W 35-34)
  • September 21st: Open
  • September 28th: ​​vs. Colorado* (L 48-21)
  • October 5th: in Florida (L 24-13)
  • October 12th: vs. Cincinnati* (L 19-13)
  • October 19: at Iowa State* (L 38-35)
  • October 26: vs. BYU*, 3:30 p.m
  • November 2nd: vs. Arizona*, 3:30 p.m
  • November 9th: at Arizona State*
  • November 16th: Open
  • November 23rd: in West Virginia*
  • November 29: vs. Utah*, 8 p.m
  • Record: 3-4 (1-3 in Big 12)

*- Big 12 game

2024 BYU football schedule

  • August 31: vs. Southern Illinois (W 41-13)
  • September 6th: at SMU (W 18-15)
  • September 14th: in Wyoming (W 34-14)
  • September 21st: vs. Kansas State* (W 38-9)
  • September 28th: ​​in Baylor* (W 34-28)
  • October 5th: Open
  • October 12th: against Arizona* (W 41-19)
  • October 18: vs. Oklahoma State* (W 38-35)
  • October 26: at UCF*, 3:30 p.m
  • November 2nd: Open
  • November 9th: in Utah*
  • November 16: against Kansas*
  • November 23: at Arizona State*
  • November 30: against Houston*
  • Record: 7-0 (4-0 in Big 12)

*- Big 12 game

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