BYU upsets Notre Dame, aiming for No. 1 in AP poll after 42 years
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 on October 17 in Provo, marking a significant upset against the No. 2 team. The win places BYU in contention for the top spot in the upcoming AP Top 25 poll, their first since 1984. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier played a crucial role, scoring three touchdowns, including the game-winning pass. The Cougars have maintained an unbeaten record this season, further strengthening their case against other contenders like Miami and Ohio State. Next, BYU will face UCF on October 24.
- •BYU tops Notre Dame 28-24 in home game
- •Quarterback Bear Bachmeier scores three touchdowns
- •Miami and Ohio State also in the top rankings
- •BYU aims for No. 1 in next AP Top 25 poll
- •Next game for BYU is against UCF on October 24
- 3:56 AMCBS Sports — Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: BYU to No. 1? Cougars make strong case after milestone win over Notre Dame
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — BYU makes No. 1 pitch: Notre Dame upset could end 42-year AP poll wait
"A day of ranked-on-ranked games plus some surprise upsets leave AP voters with plenty of changes to make in the college football rankings
"The Cougars beat the nation’s top-ranked total defense in the first top-10 game at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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External links- CBS SportsOct 18, 2026, 3:56 AMTomorrow's Top 25 Today: BYU to No. 1? Cougars make strong case after milestone win over Notre Dame
A day of ranked-on-ranked games plus some surprise upsets leave AP voters with plenty of changes to make in the college football rankings
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 3:56 AMBYU makes No. 1 pitch: Notre Dame upset could end 42-year AP poll wait
The Cougars beat the nation’s top-ranked total defense in the first top-10 game at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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