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The Pros and Cons of Notre Dame's Bye Week Following Loss at BYU

The Pros and Cons of Notre Dame's Bye Week Following Loss at BYU

Depending how you look at it, the timing of Notre Dame's off week couldn't come at a better time. Or could it? The Fighting Irish are fresh off their first loss of the season, and after how last year went, one has to assume it will need to win out, including beating No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19
Notre Dame Football: Back to Dreaming, Not Delivering in Big Games

Notre Dame Football: Back to Dreaming, Not Delivering in Big Games

When you speak all off-season about how you're going to "Leave No Doubt" and then show up not ready to go in the biggest road game of the season, questions will be asked.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 19
Same Old Notre Dame: All Hype, No Championships

Same Old Notre Dame: All Hype, No Championships

Notre Dame had a chance to become the No. 1 team in America but collapsed against BYU. Why do the Fighting Irish keep falling short in their biggest moments?

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Notre Dame football should make these 6 changes during the bye week after a costly loss to BYU

Notre Dame football should make these 6 changes during the bye week after a costly loss to BYU

Notre Dame football has two weeks to regroup before Navy comes to town. What adjustments should Marcus Freeman and his coordinators make for the stretch run?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / October 19

Week 7 takeaways: What to make of Texas, BYU, Notre Dame, Bama and more

We break down this past weekend's performances and how they could impact the future.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 18
Coaches Poll Week 8: Notre Dame and Texas Dropped Big

Coaches Poll Week 8: Notre Dame and Texas Dropped Big

Notre Dame lost at BYU in a 28-24 thriller. There was one second left on the clock – the Big 12 acknowledged the officials’ error – and it was questionable whether or not pass interference or defensive holding should’ve been called on the final Irish play in the end zone.

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 / 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 / EssentiallySports / October 17
Marcus Freeman Makes Notre Dame’s Playoff Expansion Stance Clear to Keep Key Advantage Despite Scheduling Changes

Marcus Freeman Makes Notre Dame’s Playoff Expansion Stance Clear to Keep Key Advantage Despite Scheduling Changes

Notre Dame wants a bigger College Football Playoff, and Marcus Freeman isn’t pretending it’s about what’s best for college football. The Irish are riding a 16-game winning streak and sitting at No.

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 / EasySportz / October 14
Notre Dame Has The Biggest Advantages In College Football

Notre Dame Has The Biggest Advantages In College Football

Notre Dame is undefeated and ranked No. 2, but its favorable schedule and independence are raising serious questions about fairness in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 13
Notre Dame Accused Of 'Cheating' College Football With 'Free Pass' To Playoff

Notre Dame Accused Of 'Cheating' College Football With 'Free Pass' To Playoff

Last year, the Notre Dame football team was so disgusted at being left out of the College Football Playoff that they boycotted their bowl game and the administration made moves to ensure that they would never be left on the outside looking again if in a similar situation.

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
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 11
ESPN's Computer Model Is Predicting Notre Dame To Win The National Championship

ESPN's Computer Model Is Predicting Notre Dame To Win The National Championship

It’s been nearly 40 years since the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won a college football national championship. The South Bend, Indiana program last won it all in 1988, led by then-head coach Lou Holtz.

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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