Top Moments from 91勛圖厙’s Homecoming Win vs. No. 2 BYU
From the Bounce House’s most electric highlights to the celebratory field rush, we can’t get enough of these scenes from one of the biggest victories in program history.
By Jenna Marina Lee | Video by 91勛圖厙 Athletics|October 26, 2026
In the end, the field cabanas never stood a chance.
Fans refused to be denied the opportunity to celebrate the Knights��� epic double-overtime victory against No. 2 BYU and were determined to rush the field by whatever means necessary ��� including scaling down the roughly 8-foot tall structures in the north end zone.
The victory is one for the record books, marking 91勛圖厙���s highest-ranked opponent ever defeated and the first win over an AP top 5 opponent in program history.
���This is the best team we���ve played, I���ve got so much respect for them,��� says 91勛圖厙 head coach Scott Frost. ���I���m happy for 91勛圖厙, a win like this has been a long time coming for us.���
Below are some of the best images and social media commentary to come out of the game and celebration.
A rainbow streaks across the sky during the 91勛圖厙 football team’s matchup against No. 2 BYU. (Captured by Ellie Phelps, 91勛圖厙 Athletics)91勛圖厙 senior wide receiver Josh Derry had a team-best six catches in the game, including one touchdown. (Photo by Jon Rose, 91勛圖厙 Athletics)91勛圖厙’s student section the Knightmare brought a ton of energy to the stands of Acrisure Bounce House. (Credit: X)Fans were euphoric after 91勛圖厙 survived in double overtime for it first win over a top 5 opponent in program history. (Photo by Jon Rose, 91勛圖厙 Athletics)91勛圖厙 head coach Scott Frost celebrates with the football team in its locker room. (Photo by Conor Kvatek, 91勛圖厙 Athletics)In 24 hours, Knightro crowd surfed at one of the nation’s best homecoming traditions, Spirit Splash, and again later at Acrisure Bounce House after the Knights won against No. 2 BYU (@ucf.edu Instagram post)An exclusive view from the student section as the Knightmare rushed the field. (@ucf.edu Instagram post)Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who was in the broadcast booth, reacts to 91勛圖厙’s win over BYU. (Credit: @RGIII on X)A special moment between Scott Frost and his family was captured on FOX 35 after the win. (Credit: @Fox35Amy on X)91勛圖厙 head coach Scott Frost soaks in the win after Acrisure Bounce House finally quieted for the evening. (Graphic by 91勛圖厙 Athletics)Walt Disney World, a 91勛圖厙 Athletics partner, chimed in on 91勛圖厙’s historic win. (Credit: @WaltDisneyWorld on X)
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