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, with Bear Bachmeier throwing a late go-ahead touchdown pass and the BYU defense making a game-ending goal-line stop.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo, Utah, after Bear Bachmeier threw a late go-ahead touchdown pass and the Cougars’ defense stopped Notre Dame at the goal line to end the game.
The result was decided by a four-point margin. Bachmeier’s touchdown pass put BYU ahead late, and the defense preserved the lead with the final stop. The summary of the game does not provide the time remaining when the touchdown was scored or describe the sequence leading to Notre Dame’s goal-line opportunity.
The rankings identify BYU as No. 8 and Notre Dame as No. 2. No date, competition name, or additional scoring details were provided, so the game’s broader schedule context and how either team scored earlier in the contest are not available. The summary also does not identify the intended receiver on Bachmeier’s touchdown pass.
The final score left BYU with a 28-24 victory at home in Provo. The late touchdown and game-ending defensive stand were the decisive moments described in the available account. Further details about individual performances, team statistics, or what followed the game were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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