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 UCF’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 UCF head coach Scott Frost. “I’m happy for UCF, 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 arch against a gray sky above wide angle of UCF football stadium
A rainbow streaks across the sky during the UCF football team’s matchup against No. 2 BYU. (Captured by Ellie Phelps, UCF Athletics)
Fox College Football post on X with a caption that reads: The Bounce House in Bouncing in Florida!
UCF’s student section the Knightmare brought a ton of energy to the stands of Acrisure Bounce House. (Credit: X)
Student wearing black helmet and gold cape rides the shoulders of another UCF fan surrounded by fans on the field at the Bounce House under the stadium lights
Fans were euphoric after UCF survived in double overtime for it first win over a top 5 opponent in program history. (Photo by Jon Rose, UCF Athletics)
UCF head coach Scott Frost celebrates with players in locker room as blue liquid flies overhead
UCF head coach Scott Frost celebrates with the football team in its locker room. (Photo by Conor Kvatek, UCF Athletics)
Split screen graphic of Knightro crowd surfing at Spirit Splash on top, and Knightro crowd surfing on football field at Acrisure Bounce House on bottom
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)
Image from back row of student section at Acrisure Bounce House with text that reads Storming the field with the Knightmare and black and yellow hearts
An exclusive view from the student section as the Knightmare rushed the field. (@ucf.edu Instagram post)
Post from Robert Griffin III's X account that reads The BYU-UCF game is the MOST INSANE finish to a football game I have ever seen. Everything that could happen did happen. So blessed to be on the call with @ConnorOnion , @alexalandestoy and our incredible crew behind the camera. THIS IS WHY WE LOVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL. WHAT A GAME!
Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who was in the broadcast booth, reacts to UCF’s win over BYU. (Credit: @RGIII on X)
X post by Amy Kaufeldt: The sweetest moment caught on camera behind reporter @JonahKarpTV after @UCFKnights big win Saturday. Coach Scott Frost was seen playing with his youngest daughter on an the empty field while his other daughter was doing cartwheels.
A special moment between Scott Frost and his family was captured on FOX 35 after the win. (Credit: @Fox35Amy on X)
Scott Frost sits in end zone of empty stadium with the word Home written above him in white text in the night sky
UCF head coach Scott Frost soaks in the win after Acrisure Bounce House finally quieted for the evening. (Graphic by UCF Athletics)
A Walt Disney World post on X that reads Congrats to UCF Football on the highest ranked win in program history)
Walt Disney World, a UCF Athletics partner, chimed in on UCF’s historic win. (Credit: @WaltDisneyWorld on X)