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Notre Dame falls to BYU in close game amid controversial finish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:03 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Notre Dame falls to BYU in close game amid controversial finish

Summary

Notre Dame suffered its first loss of the season, falling 28-24 to BYU on October 20. The Irish, favored by 10.5 points, struggled in the second half after initially taking the lead in the fourth quarter with a touchdown from Jonaz Walton. BYU responded with a game-winning touchdown led by Bear Bachmeier, who also contributed with key plays throughout the game. Controversial officiating, including a missed pass interference call and timing issues, has left Notre Dame fans feeling wronged after a hard-fought loss.

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By the Numbers

•Notre Dame led 20-14 in the fourth quarter before BYU's late touchdown.
•Boubacar Traore was ejected for targeting, impacting Notre Dame's defense.
•CJ Carr set a career high with 49 passing attempts but did not throw a touchdown.
•Mike Denbrock's play calling limited the run game, a strength for Notre Dame this season.
•Both teams scored two touchdowns in the first half, with BYU leading 21-10 at halftime.

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5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Fighting Irish most to blame for heartbreaking loss to BYU

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Notre Dame has taken their first loss of the year. Notre Dame fell 28-24 on the road to BYU , making it eight straight times that the Irish have lost to a top-10 team on the road. It is a streak that dates back to the 2013 season and includes a loss to Miami on the road last year. Notre Dame came into the game as a 10.5-point favorite on the road. […] The post Notre Dame Fighting Irish most to blame for heartbreaking loss to BYU appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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