BYU's highly anticipated home matchup against Notre Dame will receive a prime-time national audience on ABC, according to an announcement from BYU on Monday. The Cougars and Fighting Irish are scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. MT on Oct. 17 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
High Demand and Series History
The matchup, which has already generated significant demand, sold out weeks ago. According to KUTV, some resale tickets for the game have been listed for several hundred dollars.
This game marks the first time Notre Dame has played at LaVell Edwards Stadium since 2004, a contest in which BYU defeated the Fighting Irish 20-17. The upcoming game also serves as the beginning of a home-and-home football series, with BYU scheduled to play at Notre Dame in 2027.
Potential Top-10 Clash
The potential for a historic matchup hangs in the balance depending on upcoming results for both programs. If the Cougars defeat Iowa State on Friday night and Notre Dame wins its scheduled game Saturday against the 2-3 Stanford Cardinal, the game could become the first matchup between two top-10 teams ever played at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
As of the latest AP Top 25 rankings, BYU has moved to No. 8 following a 17-10 victory over TCU that improved their record to 4-0. Undefeated Notre Dame currently holds the No. 3 spot in the national rankings.
All-Time Series Record
The rivalry between the two schools maintains a historical edge for the visitors. The Irish hold a 7-2 advantage in the all-time series against the Cougars.
In their most recent meeting, which took place in Las Vegas in 2022, Notre Dame secured a 28-20 victory over BYU.
Broadcast Details
The kickoff time for the matchup was confirmed by both BYU and ABC, as reported by KUTV and Deseret News on Oct. 5, 2026.
