No. 11 BYU made a statement it didn't need to make Saturday, rallying from an early deficit to beat UCF 41-21 in Provo, Utah to build momentum entering next week's Big 12 championship game.

By game's end, the Cougars' early 14-0 hole was long forgotten. LJ Martin had a hat trick of touchdowns, Bear Bachmeier had 289 yards passing with an 84% completion percentage and Parker Kingston had two 45-plus-yard touchdowns.

Arizona State's loss to Arizona last night solidified BYU's place in the Big 12 championship game next week against Texas Tech, providing a chance for the Cougars to avenge their lone loss.

Leading 17-14 at the half, the Cougars (11-1, 8,1 Big 12) opened the second half with a 75-yard drive that took over six minutes and was capped with Martin's 4-yard scoring run. The Big 12

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