Notre Dame dropped to No. 4 after loss to BYU in Provo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Notre Dame suffered a 28-24 defeat to BYU in Provo on October 21, ending its undefeated season. The Fighting Irish entered the game ranked No. 2 nationally but struggled offensively despite outgaining the Cougars. Quarterback CJ Carr completed 27 of 49 passes for 261 yards without a touchdown. The loss raised questions about Marcus Freeman's ability to lead the team to a championship as Notre Dame fell from No. 2 to No. 4 in the AP poll. The Irish remain a contender with their schedule offering chances to prove their mettle against elite opponents.
- •Notre Dame falls to 6-1 after the loss to BYU.
- •Irish held strong defensive stats before facing BYU.
- •CJ Carr had 261 passing yards in the game.
- •Notre Dame ranks No. 4 in the AP poll after the defeat.
- •The team aims to prove itself against upcoming elite rivals.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s performance under Marcus Freeman sparks debate over team’s true strength
"Notre Dame's 28-24 loss to BYU ended its undefeated start and raised questions about Marcus Freeman's championship ambitions. Despite a strong defense and an impressive record, the Fighting Irish must improve their offensive execution against elite opponents. Their remaining schedule offers Freeman an opportunity to prove his team belongs among college football's top contenders.
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