BYU edges Notre Dame behind Bear Bachmeier's four touchdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
No. 8 BYU upset No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on October 17, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier contributed significantly, accounting for four touchdowns as the Cougars secured their first-ever victory in a top-10 matchup. The win captivated a crowd of 65,179 fans and intensified discussion of BYU's potential rankings. Coach Kalani Sitake celebrated alongside the team and fans in a thrilling conclusion to a tightly contested game.
- •BYU overcame a 10-point deficit to win the game.
- •Bachmeier's strong performance led to four touchdowns.
- •This marks BYU's first win over a top-10 team.
- •The game attracted the largest crowd in Provo since 2004.
- •The win builds momentum for BYU as the season progresses.
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Analysis: ‘Disrepected’ 8th-ranked BYU shamrocks No. 2 Notre Dame, makes case to be ranked No. 1
"BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier accounts for four touchdowns, leads No. 8 BYU past No. 2 Notre Dame in Provo
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