UCF stuns No. 2 BYU in 2OT after wild finish in regulation
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Key Points:
- BYU coach Kalani Sitake rejected the idea that Saturday's 39-31 double-overtime loss to UCF was a letdown after their emotional win over Notre Dame, emphasizing that UCF simply outplayed them.
- BYU made several uncharacteristic mistakes, including costly personal foul penalties, one of which in the second overtime gave UCF a crucial first-and-goal opportunity leading to the winning touchdown and 2-point conversion.
- Sitake expressed frustration with a controversial roughing the kicker call against BYU in overtime, which he felt was undeserved and pivotal in the game's outcome.
- Despite the loss, BYU's College Football Playoff hopes remain alive, but Sitake acknowledged the team's lack of discipline and execution, taking responsibility as the coach and calling the defeat a humbling experience.
- The game marked UCF's biggest win in school history, with fans storming the field after their dramatic victory on BYU's home turf.
