Jonaz Walton sees limited action in Notre Dame's loss to BYU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
In a closely contested game on October 17, Notre Dame lost 28-24 to BYU. Freshman running back Jonaz Walton, previously prominent with a record-setting performance, had minimal impact with just 10 snaps. His limited playtime raises questions after he rushed for 181 yards against Stanford just prior. Another back, sophomore Nolan James Jr., handled the bulk of the carries but averaged only 4.8 yards per attempt. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman did not clarify Walton’s reduced role after the game, leaving speculation about his usage going forward.
- •Notre Dame loses 28-24 to BYU on October 17
- •Jonaz Walton had 10 snaps with minimal rushing yards
- •Nolan James Jr. led running backs with 50 snaps
- •Walton excelled with 181 yards against Stanford prior to this
- •Coaching decisions on Walton's role remain unclarified
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s Jonaz Walton sees significantly less playing time vs. BYU
"Freshman running back Jonaz Walton was red hot in the weeks leading up to the matchup against BYU. But Walton barely saw playing time on Saturday.
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