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BYU defeats Notre Dame 28-24 with late touchdown from Bachmeier

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

BYU defeats Notre Dame 28-24 with late touchdown from Bachmeier
Summary

BYU achieved a significant 28-24 victory over Notre Dame on October 18, 2026, in Provo, Utah. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw a crucial touchdown pass to Walker Lyons with just 1:47 remaining, sealing the win as Notre Dame's CJ Carr failed to complete his final pass attempts. The Cougars built a 21-10 halftime lead and demonstrated resilience after falling behind 24-21 in the second half, relying on their defense to hold the Irish scoreless in the red zone. The match highlighted BYU’s first major win against a top-tier opponent in what many considered the biggest game in the program's history.

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  • •BYU improves to 8-0 with this victory over No. 2 Notre Dame.
  • •The game drew a crowd of 65,179, the largest since 2004.
  • •Notre Dame led 24-21 before BYU's game-winning drive.
  • •Bachmeier scored touchdowns by throwing, rushing, and receiving.
  • •BYU's defense successfully limited Notre Dame's scoring opportunities.
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BYU didn’t just beat Notre Dame. Bear Bachmeier settled a score, exposed the Irish and delivered the Cougars a signature win.

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