No. 8 BYU Edges No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a football game in Provo, Utah, decided by a late go-ahead touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a crucial defensive stop.
Terre Haute, IN, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo, Utah, with the outcome decided by a late go-ahead touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a crucial defensive stop. The four-point margin left little separating the teams on the scoreboard, while the late scoring play and defensive stand proved decisive.
Bachmeier’s touchdown pass put BYU ahead late in the game, according to the available account. The details of the play—including the receiver, distance and time remaining—were not provided. The account also describes a crucial defensive stop but does not specify when it occurred, what Notre Dame was attempting or how the stop unfolded.
The result was a win for the No. 8 Cougars over the No. 2 Fighting Irish. The game was played in Provo, Utah. No date, competition or further game statistics were included in the information provided, and no additional scoring sequence was given.
The narrow final score and the late go-ahead pass establish the basic shape of the finish, but the available details do not show how either team performed across the rest of the game. Information about individual statistics, earlier lead changes, attendance and the teams’ records was not provided. The reported outcome rests on the final score and the two decisive moments identified: Bachmeier’s touchdown pass and BYU’s defensive stop.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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