Boubacar Traore ejected for targeting in Notre Dame-BYU matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Boubacar Traore was ejected after being called for roughing the passer just five plays into Notre Dame's game against BYU on October 18, 2026. The defensive end, who leads the team with 3.5 sacks, was penalized during a 2-yard pass completion to Roger Saleapaga, contributing to an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive for BYU. This marks the second time in three games that Notre Dame allowed a touchdown on its opponent's first series. The game is ongoing.
- •Traore is a fourth-year standout from Boston.
- •Byu scored a touchdown following Traore's ejection.
- •This is the second time the Irish defense allowed an opening series touchdown in three games.
- •Notre Dame is ranked second and facing a top-10 opponent.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame football sacks leader Boubacar Traore ejected in BYU game
"Boubacar Traore, the fourth-year standout from Boston, came in with a team-leading 3.5 sacks to go with 17 tackles for Notre Dame football.
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