No. 11 BYU beats UCF 37-24, remains undefeated in Big 12 heading into second off week
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff, Center, is sacked by Central Florida's defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Kevin Kolczynski]
ORLANDO (AP) — No. 11 BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns and added another on the ground to lead the Cougars to a 37-24 win over UCF. BYU controlled the clock, holding the ball for nearly 40 minutes. The Cougars capitalized on their opportunities to score, especially in a few pressure moments during the game. Running back LJ Martin rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, and Hinckley Ropati rushed for 83 yards on 13 carries to lead BYU’s ground attack. BYU scored the first 17 points of the game.
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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff drops back into pocket against Central Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)
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