No. 11 BYU Downs UCF To Set Up Big 12 Championship Game Showdown
Nov 29, 2025, 2:22 PM | Updated: 2:22 pm
PROVO, UTAH - NOVEMBER 29: LJ Martin #4 of the BYU Cougars celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the UCF Knights at LaVell Edwards Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
PROVO, Utah – No. 11 BYU football started slow, but bounced back to score 31 unanswered points on its way to a dominating 41-21 victory over the visiting UCF Knights.
The win sets up a rematch with the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, December 6.
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11-1
Headed to the Big 12 Championship.
It would be a disservice to our sport if this team’s not a playoff team. pic.twitter.com/4Ahhc3KPWn
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
The Cougars (11-1, 8-1 Big 12) ended the 2025 regular season by hosting the Knights (5-7, 2-7 Big 12) on Saturday, November 29.
BYU football players who will be ‘OUT’ against UCF
The most significant loss for BYU is wideout Chase Roberts, missing today’s game with what the ESPN broadcast reported as a hamstring issue.
BYU will once again be without offensive guard Weylin Lapuaho for the second straight week. Backup linebacker Max Alford, running back Sione Moa, and defensive tackle Ulavai Fetuli will also be in street clothes for today’s game.
OUT
- LB Max Alford
- RB Sione Moa
- OL Wylin Lapuaho
- WR Chase Roberts
- DT Ulavai Fetuli
- DT Anisi Purcell
GAME TIME DECISION
- DB Tayvion Beasley
UCF football players who will be ‘OUT’ against BYU
- QB Jacurri Brown
- QB Cam Fancher
- DB Isaiah Reed
- CB Jyaire Brown
- RB Stacy Gage
- LB Jayden McDonald
- OL Carter Miller
- OL Jacob Maiava
- OL Keegan Smith
- TE Max Drag
- DT Derrick LeBlanc
BYU football vs. UCF KSL weather forecast
KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson provided KSL Sports with a weather forecast for the Big 12 game.
The weather report from KSL meteorologist Matthew Johnson. (Courtesy of KSL Weather)
“Temperatures will be in the low to mid-40s with mostly cloudy skies. There’s only a 10-20% chance for some showers to develop, but a lot of those rain chances are toward the end of the game,” Johnson said. “The hope is that the impending Sunday storm system will hold off until late Saturday night.”
Pregame
BYU vs. UCF: Extended pregame 🏈
Me and @kyleireland get you ready for the regular season finale.
⏰: 8 a.m. (MST)
📻: @kslnewsradio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM) pic.twitter.com/Gm71oweDat— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
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THE Dynamic Duo 💪💨 pic.twitter.com/gahmBmDpwB
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 29, 2025
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First Quarter
UCF got off to a fast start on a game-opening touchdown drive. The BYU defense allowed three plays of at least 15 yards on an 11-play drive.
Knights QB Tayven Jackson completed 7-of-8 passes for 70 yards, ending the drive with a four-yard TD pass to Dylan Wade.
Bear Bachmeier was sacked and fumbled on BYU’s first drive, but the true freshman QB was able to fall on the loose ball to prevent a disastrous start. The drive ended with a Sam Vander Haar punt that set the Knights up near midfield.
UCF doubled its lead when Jackson hit Agyeman Addae in the flat for a 20-yard touchdown.
#BYU is absolutely sleep walking out there right now. Locking up that #BIG12 CCG spot last night seems to have a lingering effect.
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_TV) November 29, 2025
Outside of Texas Tech game, BYU has answered any adversity.
Have to imagine Jay Hill and Aaron Roderick will get their sides of the ball to settle in.
— Lloyd Cole (@LloydColezone) November 29, 2025
End of the 1st quarter: UCF 14, BYU 0 pic.twitter.com/AgRRkrWVjT
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Second Quarter
LJ Martin’s ninth rushing touchdown of the season helped the Cougars cap a physically dominant drive with a touchdown.
walked it in
📺 ESPN2 | @aLJayMartin pic.twitter.com/1Vmx0br5yC
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
BYU trailed 14-7 after the TD.
UCF's trick play gets SHMEV'd pic.twitter.com/VryStE2VLD
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Will Ferrin misses a 40-yard field goal. Strange game so far.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Will Ferrin missed a 40-yard field goal to end the drive that began with an Evan Johnson interception. Ferrin’s miss was his third of the season between 40 and 49 yards.
Austin Leausa is back on the field. He's at right tackle.
Jatta (LT), Makasini (LG), Mitchell (C), Sfarcioc (RG), Leausa.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Touchdown x2 for LJ Martin today.
One play after officials called forward progress on a Carsen Ryan catch, where Ryan was trying to fight into the end zone.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
THAT'S TWO FOR @aLJayMartin ✌️
📺 EPSN2 pic.twitter.com/GnlCzFvdzf
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
Twin, where have you been? pic.twitter.com/CWFnTjLGGX
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
BYU responded to an early 14-0 deficit by scoring the final 17 points in the half to take a three-point lead into halftime.
Third Quarter
PILE DRIVING 😤
📺 ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/bfUnBHdZPE
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
The BYU defense forced a three-and-out, leading to a UCF punt.
Parker Kingston took the kick and sprinted 55 yards for a touchdown. The TD gave BYU 31 unanswered points. It was Kingston’s first punt return TD of the season.
that was some P-K-🔥
📺 ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/i4YEwwkoV2
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
Bear Bachmeier to Parker Kingston for a 46-yard touchdown.
Kingston breaks the 100-yard receiving mark for the game.
Five receptions, 105 yards, 1 TD so far
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
THE HUMAN TURBO!! 💨
📺 ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/9163ahEJKO
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
Final Turbulence of the 2025 season pic.twitter.com/2IkbJuPEFO
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Bear Bachmeier through three quarters:
– 18-21
– 263 passing yards
– 1 TD
– 86% completion pic.twitter.com/nw6YzBbfyo— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Fourth Quarter
Jack Kelly forced a fumble on UCF QB Tayven Jackson, then Raider Damuni scooped it up.
Great senior day moment for Kelly.
BYU takes over in UCF territory.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
Will Ferrin’s second field goal miss of the day, this time from 49 yards, ended the drive.
After a UCF punt, Ferrin nailed his second FG of the afternoon with a 50-yard boot to give his team a 41-21 lead with 3:53 left.
Will Ferrin makes a 50-yard field goal.
Ferrin is big on the mental side of the game. He never gets down after a few misses. Mental toughness after a few misses today to hit a 50-yarder on Senior Day.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) November 29, 2025
11-1
Headed to the Big 12 Championship.
It would be a disservice to our sport if this team’s not a playoff team. pic.twitter.com/4Ahhc3KPWn
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) November 29, 2025
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