BYU's Bear Bachmeier leads Cougars in upset over Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier played a pivotal role in a 28-24 victory against No. 2 Notre Dame on October 17, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium. His performance included throwing a touchdown pass, catching another, and running for two touchdowns. Bachmeier expressed that he felt disrespected by Notre Dame during recruitment and was motivated to win against them. This win marks a significant moment in his career as he continues to excel at BYU after previously signing with Stanford.
- •Bachmeier scored four total touchdowns against Notre Dame.
- •The game took place on October 17, 2026.
- •Bachmeier felt disrespected by Notre Dame during his recruitment.
- •This victory improves BYU's performance record in recent seasons.
- •BYU previously took a chance on Bachmeier after he left Stanford.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Bachmeier’s fuel to beat Irish reflects the nature of today’s recruiting game
"According to recruiting guru Jeff Hansen, programs use ‘leverage’ all the time, adding it’s ‘the nature of the recruiting game.’
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