No. 8 BYU Edges No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo, Utah. Bear Bachmeier threw a go-ahead touchdown pass late in the game, and BYU’s defense stopped Notre Dame at the goal line to secure the victory.
Dothan, AL, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo, Utah, earning a four-point victory in a game decided by late scoring and a defensive stand at the goal line. Bear Bachmeier threw the go-ahead touchdown pass late in the game, and BYU’s defense then stopped Notre Dame at the goal line to secure the win.
The outcome turned on those two plays: Bachmeier’s pass put BYU ahead, while the defense prevented Notre Dame from scoring at the goal line. The available account does not specify the time remaining when the touchdown was thrown, the length of the pass, or the circumstances of Notre Dame’s final attempt. It also does not provide individual statistics beyond Bachmeier’s go-ahead touchdown pass.
The teams entered the game ranked No. 8 and No. 2, respectively, according to the supplied summary. No further details about the rankings, the teams’ records, or the broader competition were provided. The game’s date and venue details beyond Provo, Utah, were also not included.
The final score was BYU 28, Notre Dame 24. The account does not identify other scoring plays, describe how the lead changed earlier in the game, or provide comments from either team. What it does establish is that BYU took the lead late through Bachmeier’s touchdown pass and preserved the advantage with a goal-line stop. Further details about the sequence of play and the teams’ reactions were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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