Fans remove BYU players after UCF win controversy

Following a controversial double-overtime loss to No. 3 UCF at Camping World Stadium, fans stormed the field and removed several BYU football players from their uniforms in an angry display of frustration over officiating decisions. The chaos erupted after officials ruled against BYU on a roughing-the-kicker call during overtime that resulted in a touchdown for the Knights.

BYU's Kendal Wall was penalized for falling into kicker Bear Bachmeier, leading to UCF scoring and sealing their 39-31 victory. While BYU players attempted to appeal the penalty through official channels afterward, fans had already taken matters into their own hands by stripping the athletes of their gear on the field.

The incident occurred in a game that ended with significant controversy regarding officiating calls from both sides, including previous instances involving no defensive pass interference against Notre Dame. The Big 12 conference later issued warnings about fan behavior and potential fines for such disturbances.