No. 8 BYU stuns No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo
October 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
BYU football pulled off a major upset, defeating No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo with a dramatic late-game rally. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw four total touchdowns as the Cougars secured their signature win of the season.
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