Walker Lyons' late touchdown lifts BYU over Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
In Provo, Utah, BYU football player Walker Lyons made a pivotal touchdown catch, leading the Cougars to a surprising victory over second-ranked Notre Dame. The decisive play came late in the game, providing BYU a lead they maintained until the end. Following the game, Lyons celebrated with his girlfriend Rylee Arnold, a professional dancer on 'Dancing with the Stars', who expressed her pride in his performance on social media. Arnold, currently competing in season 35 of DWTS, took time to support Lyons during her busy schedule.
- •BYU defeats Notre Dame in a significant upset.
- •Walker Lyons scores a critical late touchdown.
- •Rylee Arnold celebrates Lyons' success after the game.
- •Arnold is currently competing on 'Dancing with the Stars'.
- •The victory boosts BYU's standings in college football.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — BYU football hero Walker Lyons, ‘DWTS’ girlfriend Rylee Arnold celebrate epic win
"BYU football star Walker Lyons came up big for the Cougars, then celebrated with his girlfriend, 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Rylee Arnold.
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