Marcus Freeman previews Notre Dame's matchup against No. 8 BYU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman discussed preparations for Saturday's game against No. 8 BYU in Provo, Utah. The Irish, currently 6-0 and ranked No. 2, emphasize the challenge of playing at elevation and the excitement of facing a top-10 opponent on the road. Freeman praised BYU's culture, physicality, and quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who recently had a standout performance against Iowa State. Adjustments for the game's higher altitude have been a focus for Freeman since summer, highlighting the importance of hydration and recovery.
- •Notre Dame is 6-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country.
- •BYU holds a 28-4 record since 2024 with nine second-half comebacks.
- •Freeman has emphasized the importance of adjusting to Provo's elevation.
- •Both teams are prepared for a challenging matchup on Saturday night.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Freeman is excited about taking No. 2 Notre Dame on the road to face No. 8 BYU
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘This is exactly why we’re at Notre Dame’: Irish coach Marcus Freeman previews marquee matchup with No. 8 BYU
"Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman enjoys playing the weekly chess match each fall.He likes it even more when the Fighting Irish are playing on the road.
"Marcus Freeman talks about preparing for Provo’s elevation and the thrill of playing games like this on the road.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 10:09 PMMarcus Freeman is excited about taking No. 2 Notre Dame on the road to face No. 8 BYU
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman enjoys playing the weekly chess match each fall.He likes it even more when the Fighting Irish are playing on the road.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 9:45 PM‘This is exactly why we’re at Notre Dame’: Irish coach Marcus Freeman previews marquee matchup with No. 8 BYU
Marcus Freeman talks about preparing for Provo’s elevation and the thrill of playing games like this on the road.
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