UCF Knights defeat BYU Cougars 39-31: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · BYU Cougars 31, UCF Knights 39
The UCF Knights beat the BYU Cougars 39-31 in overtime on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Acrisure Bounce House. The UCF Knights covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 44, with 70 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights final score and game recap
The BYU Cougars led 7-0 after the first quarter. The UCF Knights won the second quarter 17-7 to lead 17-14 at halftime. The BYU Cougars outscored the UCF Knights 10-7 in the second half. It was tied 24-24 at the end of regulation. The UCF Knights won it in the second overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Bear Bachmeier (BYU Cougars): 16/32 passing for 257 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Kyler Kasper (BYU Cougars): 6 catches for 129 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Keyone Jenkins (UCF Knights): 25/41 passing for 293 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tyren Hornes (UCF Knights): 6 catches for 137 yards.
Who covered the spread in BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights?
The UCF Knights covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 8 points.
The spread opened at BYU Cougars -6.5 and closed at BYU Cougars -7.5.
Did BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights go over or under the total?
The game went over: 70 points combined against a closing total of 44, over by 26.
The total opened at 43.5 and closed at 44.
How did AiQ's BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the BYU Cougars to win at -305, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: BYU Cougars won the first quarter, paying -195.
- First-half spread: UCF Knights +3.5 covered, paying +100.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -120, with 7 points scored.
- UCF Knights team total 16.5: the over, paying -132, with 39 scored.
- BYU Cougars team total 26.5: the over, paying -122, with 31 scored.
- First-half moneyline: UCF Knights won the first half, paying +190.
- First-half total 21.5: the over, paying -102, with 31 points scored.
BYU Cougars vs. UCF Knights odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the BYU Cougars at -310 and the UCF Knights at +245. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the BYU Cougars a 72% favorite. The UCF Knights won as the underdog at +245: $245 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the BYU Cougars, the best price before the game was -275 at Fanatics: priced near fair (−0.2% value).
The spread moved toward the BYU Cougars between the open and the close, and the UCF Knights covered. The total moved up from 43.5 to 44, and the game went over.
BYU Cougars and UCF Knights betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the BYU Cougars 6-1 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
This result left the UCF Knights 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
What's next for BYU Cougars and UCF Knights?
Next for the BYU Cougars: the Arizona State Sun Devils at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the UCF Knights: the Baylor Bears at home on Friday, October 30, 2026.