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The Biggest Reason Notre Dame Fell to BYU on Saturday

The Biggest Reason Notre Dame Fell to BYU on Saturday

Notre Dame saw its perfect season come to an end Saturday night at BYU as it fell to the Cougars, 28-24. The Fighting Irish had chances all night, and

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 18
Kirk Herbstreit Did Not Handle The End Of BYU vs. Notre Dame Very Well

Kirk Herbstreit Did Not Handle The End Of BYU vs. Notre Dame Very Well

The finish to the BYU vs. Notre Dame game was a wild one. Notre Dame had a shot to win the game late, but the Fighting Irish came up short, as their final pass for a game-winning touchdown was knocked to the ground as the clock expired in Provo.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / October 18

Big 12 admits error in ending Notre Dame-BYU, says Irish had 1 second left

The Big 12 said it incorrectly ended Saturday night's game between BYU and Notre Dame and that the Irish should have had another second on the clock to run a final play.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 18
BYU vs Notre Dame: Player Ejected Within 3 Minutes, Refs Deny Final Play, Controversial Pass Int. Call – Everything Went Downhill at Provo

BYU vs Notre Dame: Player Ejected Within 3 Minutes, Refs Deny Final Play, Controversial Pass Int. Call – Everything Went Downhill at Provo

BYU versus Notre Dame was one of the most anticipated BYU home games since 1990. So, when they finally defeated Notre Dame 28-24, head coach Kalani Sitake felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 18
Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame vs BYU Finish: Was That Pass Interference?

Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame vs BYU Finish: Was That Pass Interference?

College Football was full of upsets in Week 7, and that included No. 2 Notre Dame. The 5-0 Irish lost to No. 8 BYU, who was also undefeated, in Provo, Utah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 18
AP Top 25 Poll Prediction: Where Will Georgia, Notre Dame, and Indiana Land?

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction: Where Will Georgia, Notre Dame, and Indiana Land?

AP Top 25 No. 1 team Georgia went down. So did No. 2 Notre Dame. So did No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Alabama, and No. 7 Texas, too. If that wasn’t enough, Missouri (13), Mississippi State (16), and Oklahoma State (18) lost, too.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Notre Dame got hosed by 2 separate blown calls in final seconds vs. BYU

Notre Dame got hosed by 2 separate blown calls in final seconds vs. BYU

Notre Dame’s first loss of the 2026 season to BYU was riddled with controversy. No. 2 Notre Dame trailed No. 8 BYU 28-24 with 1st-and-goal in the final seconds of Saturday’s contest at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 18
How Far Should Notre Dame Fall After Stunning Loss at BYU?

How Far Should Notre Dame Fall After Stunning Loss at BYU?

Had the final play of Saturday's game at BYU gone according to plan, then where to rank Notre Dame in the next AP Poll would have been simple. Instead, Notre Dame lost at BYU 28-24, and now has to wonder how far down the poll it'll fall.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 18
Biggest Losers from Notre Dame's Stunning Loss at BYU

Biggest Losers from Notre Dame's Stunning Loss at BYU

Losses are never a good thing but some hurt worse than others. Saturday's 28-24 loss for Notre Dame at BYU hurts a massive amount not just because of what it means, but also because of how it happened.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / October 18

BYU outlasts Notre Dame, caps upset with stop in end zone

With a defensive stop that concluded in the end zone on the game's final play, No. 8 BYU outlasted No. 2 Notre Dame to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory on Saturday, the Fighting Irish's first loss of the season, and a win that moved to Cougars to 6-0.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Saturday Blitz / October 17
BYU bolsters their CFP case with wild win over #2 Notre Dame

BYU bolsters their CFP case with wild win over #2 Notre Dame

The BYU Cougars (#8 AP) hosted the #2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, one of the best matchups in a day full of them. It was an electric atmosphere, with ESPN's College GameDay in town, a military flyover from Utah's Hill AFB, and a blessing on the Pope by the BYU as a sign of true sportsmanship.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 17
Notre Dame Suffers Stunning Upset at BYU: Instant Takeaways

Notre Dame Suffers Stunning Upset at BYU: Instant Takeaways

What could have been a night where Notre Dame hopped on a plane heading home, knowing it was going to be the nation's new No. 1 team instead ended with a heartbreaking loss at BYU.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Notre Dame QB CJ Carr commits the most embarrassing turnover of the season

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr commits the most embarrassing turnover of the season

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr may need to practice his spiking. Carr committed one of the most absurd turnovers of the year Saturday against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 17
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s Criticism Proven 'Unfair' After Notre Dame Take Backfires

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s Criticism Proven 'Unfair' After Notre Dame Take Backfires

Kirk Herbstreit did not wait for Notre Dame to play BYU. The ESPN analyst accused the Fighting Irish of cruising toward the playoffs on a soft schedule and called it downright embarrassing.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17
College football today: 50-plus games, one must-watch for Saturday, Oct. 17

College football today: 50-plus games, one must-watch for Saturday, Oct. 17

This weekend marks college football's Week 7 matchups, and it brings all the excitement you'd expect from a slate of games as we head into the latter part of the season.

BYU HC Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters
Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo
Nick Saban explains why College Football Playoff would expand to 24 teams
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 16
Notre Dame is about to hand BYU a harsh reality check in the college football game of the week

Notre Dame is about to hand BYU a harsh reality check in the college football game of the week

The BYU Cougars host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with College GameDay in town, a grown-man defense on their side, and a quarterback who plays like Tim Tebow, but one missing piece changes everything.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

BYU HC Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

Notre Dame isn't just visiting an undefeated No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars team; it's walking into a proving ground.

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game
Oregon State WR Jesse Legree getting Heisman Trophy attention
North Carolina at top of SEC's 'wish list' for potential expansion
What potential return of All-American would mean for Notre Dame 
Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?
SEC football history: Recalling the most obscure opponent for all 16 teams
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 16
Notre Dame and the rest of CFB will have some positives and negatives that come from the 24-team playoff expansion

Notre Dame and the rest of CFB will have some positives and negatives that come from the 24-team playoff expansion

The College Football Playoff appears headed toward 24 teams for the 2027 season. What does that change mean for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish? College football is about to go through another major change, and Notre Dame football will feel it.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 16
Rece Davis Predicts Notre Dame-BYU Winner Ahead of Historic College GameDay Visit

Rece Davis Predicts Notre Dame-BYU Winner Ahead of Historic College GameDay Visit

ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis says No. 2 Notre Dame’s trip to No. 8 BYU on Saturday night carries more weight for the Big 12 than any conference game on the league’s Week 7 schedule.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo

Have you heard that Saturday's showdown between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the BYU Cougars is a big deal?

What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame 
How to stop worrying (and maybe even love) CFP's dreaded 24-team expansion
Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?
The 'College football color teams' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame 

What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame 

The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a massive game coming up in Week 7 against the No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars. 

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25 
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 15
Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 4-star recruiting target after tremendous visitor weekend against Stanford

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 4-star recruiting target after tremendous visitor weekend against Stanford

Notre Dame football hosted several top recruits during its blowout of Stanford. How close are the Irish to adding another piece to the 2028 class? Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football had no problem dismantling Stanford last weekend, rolling to a 58-7 victory over Tavita Pritchard’s squad.

College Football News / College Football News / October 14
Notre Dame vs BYU Prediction: Are the Irish Really This Good?

Notre Dame vs BYU Prediction: Are the Irish Really This Good?

Notre Dame is ripping through its schedule like it’s on a mission. For a program that’s living by a “Leave No Doubt” mantra, it’s going out and doing just that each and every week.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 14
College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25 

College football's Week 6 is in the books, and what a week it was.

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins
Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon
Texas A&M's Mike Elko headed down Jimbo Fisher path after road loss to Missouri
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 5 standouts.

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC
Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida
The 'College football color teams' quiz

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