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Utah governor criticized for controversial post on BYU-Notre Dame game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Utah governor criticized for controversial post on BYU-Notre Dame game

Summary

The BYU Cougars defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28-24 on October 17, 2026, in Provo. The game concluded with controversy over the final seconds, as a last-pass attempt by Notre Dame fell incomplete. Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a BYU fan, made a post thanking Notre Dame fans but included jabs at both teams, which received backlash from some Utah residents. Former congressman Jason Chaffetz condemned Cox’s comments as embarrassing, stating they offended fans from both schools.

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•BYU defeats Notre Dame 28-24 in a controversial game.
•Governor Spencer Cox pokes fun at Notre Dame in a social media post.
•Cox's comments provoke criticism from former congressman Jason Chaffetz.
•Big 12 admits officiating error regarding final seconds of the game.
•Cox expressed respect for Notre Dame's program despite the jabs.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Way to offend everybody’: Utah governor criticized for ’embarrassing’ post on BYU-Notre Dame

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The BYU Cougars knocked off the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28-24 on Saturday night in Provo, in a game that ended with plenty of controversy over the final second on the clock. And Utah Gov. Spencer Cox couldn’t resist taking a shot at the Irish afterward. Cox, a BYU fan, posted a message to Notre…
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