Notre Dame falls to BYU 28-24 in upset during key matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Notre Dame football faced a pivotal challenge against No. 8 BYU on October 17, 2026, ultimately falling 28-24. The Irish initially trailed 21-10 at halftime but rallied to take a 24-21 lead late in the fourth quarter. A late touchdown by BYU secured the upset, marking a significant setback for the No. 2 ranked Irish. This defeat could impact Notre Dame's hopes for a top ranking as the season progresses.
- •Notre Dame loses 28-24 to BYU on October 17, 2026.
- •Irish took a brief 24-21 lead in the fourth quarter.
- •BYU scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:47 left.
- •Notre Dame trailed at halftime and struggled defensively early.
- •This defeat could influence Notre Dame's playoff aspirations.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — This one was destined to end this way for Notre Dame football | Instant analysis
"Notre Dame football didn't look like Notre Dame football for long stretches of its first true test of the 2026 season Saturday at BYU.
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