BYU holds off Notre Dame amid potential missed pass interference call

No. 8 BYU secured a 28-24 home victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on October 18, 2026. The Cougars' defense held strong during a tense final play, where a pass intended for Jaden Greathouse fell incomplete. Controversy arose as some questioned whether defensive pass interference should have been called against BYU's Evan Johnson on the play. The momentum shifted throughout the game, with Notre Dame battling back from a 21-10 halftime deficit to briefly take a 24-20 lead. Ultimately, a touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier to Walter Lyons sealed the game for BYU.

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