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BYU's Justin Kirkland impacts Notre Dame fumble on spike attempt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

BYU's Justin Kirkland impacts Notre Dame fumble on spike attempt

Summary

In the final moments of the first half on October 18, BYU's Justin Kirkland admitted to yelling "hut," which led to Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr fumbling a spike attempt inside the 5-yard line. This misplay occurred during a top-10 matchup, with BYU holding a 28-24 lead at halftime. The fumbled spike resulted in a live ball, which BYU's Jayven Williams recovered, preventing Notre Dame from capitalizing on a scoring opportunity. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman emphasized the need for execution, refraining from blaming officials for the loss, despite potential officiating errors at the game’s conclusion.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Kirkland's actions lead to CJ Carr's fumble.
•The fumble occurs inside the 5-yard line during the first half.
•BYU recovers the fumble to maintain lead before halftime.
•Notre Dame finishes the game without scoring opportunities.
•Marcus Freeman calls for better execution from his team.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — BYU defender reveals role in CJ Carr's botched fumble vs Notre Dame

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BYU's Justin Kirkland admitted to yelling "hut" before Notre Dame QB CJ Carr's costly spike attempt that resulted in a fumble on Saturday.
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