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LJ Martin added 95 yards and three touchdowns on the ground for the Cougars (11-1, 8-1 ) who clinched a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game next Saturday where they will face Texas Tech for a second time this season. Parker Kingston added 181 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
Bear Bachmeier threw for 289 yards and a touchdown to help No. 11 BYU beat UCF 41-21. LJ Martin added 95 yards and three touchdowns on the ground for the Cougars (11-1, 8-1 Big 12, No. 11 CFP), who clinched a spot in the Big 12 championship game next Saturday.
UCF ends its season at 5-7 after losing to BYU, having led 14-0 in the first quarter but promptly disappearing in what became a 41-21 Cougars win.
It took longer than expected, but BYU eventually breezed past UCF to finish its first 11-win regular season since 2001.
On Saturday against UCF, 18 BYU players will suit up for their final regular-season home game on Senior Day at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Additional players may choose to be honored as well. 25 Talan Alfrey 6-2 205 S Auburn,
Senior Day is extra significant for BYU against UCF because No. 11 Cougars are undefeated at home, playing for berth in Big 12 championship game.