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Former NFL referee confirms error in Notre Dame's loss to BYU

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Former NFL referee confirms error in Notre Dame's loss to BYU

Summary

The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost 28-24 to the BYU Cougars on October 17, 2026, impacting their College Football Playoff hopes. Former NFL referee Terry McAulay noted a potential error that denied Notre Dame a final play after their last pass fell incomplete with one second remaining on the clock. McAulay indicated that replay officials should have reviewed the situation. ESPN rules analyst Matt Austin agreed, suggesting pass interference should have been called.

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•Notre Dame trails in the College Football Playoff race following the loss.
•The game concluded with potentially one second left on the clock.
•Terry McAulay confirmed a missed opportunity for Notre Dame to have another play.
•ESPN analysts discussed the controversial call regarding pass interference.

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5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Former NFL referee confirms mistake in Notre Dame vs. BYU game

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The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish saw their College Football Playoff path take a major hit on Saturday night, falling 28-24 to the BYU Cougars in Provo. But one former NFL referee believes the Irish were robbed of a final chance to win it. Rules analyst Terry McAulay says there appeared to be one…
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