BYU edges Notre Dame 28-24 with last-second defensive stop
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
BYU hosted Notre Dame on October 17, 2026, securing a 28-24 victory at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Cougars claimed the lead with a 6-yard TD pass from Bear Bachmeier to Walker Lyons in the final minutes. Notre Dame attempted a game-winning drive but was stopped at the 4-yard line, allowing BYU to hold on for the win. The loss marks a surprising setback for Notre Dame, which had ambitions for the No. 1 ranking this season after previously taking a lead late in the game. The defeat adds them to the list of top-ranked teams losing this week, raising questions about their playoff hopes.
- •BYU wins 28-24 against Notre Dame in Provo, Utah.
- •Bear Bachmeier scored two rushing TDs and one passing TD.
- •Notre Dame reached BYU's 4-yard line with seconds left but failed to score.
- •Irish had previously taken a 24-21 lead in the fourth quarter.
- •Top-ranked teams like Georgia also lost this week.
- 5:02 AMESPN — BYU outlasts Notre Dame, caps upset with stop in end zone
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — BYU vs. Notre Dame recap, results: Irish lose 28-24 on last-second incompletion in Cougars' end zone
"With a defensive stop that concluded in the end zone on the game's final play, No. 8 BYU outlasted No. 2 Notre Dame to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory on Saturday, the Fighting Irish's first loss of the season, and a win that moved to Cougars to 6-0.
"The Cougars stopped a final drive at their 4-yard line to earn a big win at home.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 5:02 AMBYU outlasts Notre Dame, caps upset with stop in end zone
With a defensive stop that concluded in the end zone on the game's final play, No. 8 BYU outlasted No. 2 Notre Dame to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory on Saturday, the Fighting Irish's first loss of the season, and a win that moved to Cougars to 6-0.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 3:34 AMBYU vs. Notre Dame recap, results: Irish lose 28-24 on last-second incompletion in Cougars' end zone
The Cougars stopped a final drive at their 4-yard line to earn a big win at home.
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