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Bear Bachmeier threw a go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:47 left, and then No. 8 BYU stopped No. 2 Notre Dame at the goal line to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory Saturday night. The thriller capped a wild Saturday in which five of the top 8 teams in the AP Top 25 lost on the same regular-season day for the first time, per Sportradar.
BYU defeated Notre Dame in Provo following a controversial final play involving a missed pass interference call. The loss marks the first defeat for the Fighting Irish this season, while the Cougars remain undefeated.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo on Saturday night, snapping the Fighting Irish's 16-game winning streak. Bear Bachmeier contributed multiple touchdowns to secure the victory, marking the Cougars' first win over a top-10 opponent since 2018.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night, October 17, 2026, in a historic victory for the Cougars. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded a rare triple-threat performance, while a late BYU touchdown secured the win and marked the Cougars' highest-ranked victory since 1990.
2 Notre Dame played for a No. 1 ranking on an upset Saturday and carried a season motto Leave No Doubt into Provo, where disrespected No. 8 BYU lay in wait. The Cougars ended up leaving no doubt in a historic 28-24 win over Notre Dame, a national darling program that had six plays inside BYU's 19 in the final 26 seconds.
The Provo Municipal Council is scheduled to hold a work meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, to discuss various business items including zoning changes and rental requirements.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Oct. 18, 2026, ending the Irish's 16-game winning streak. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded rushing, passing, and receiving touchdowns to secure the victory.
According to a October 15 report from the Salt Lake City Weekender, various events are scheduled throughout Salt Lake City from October 15 through October 18, 2026.
Connor McDavid recorded five points in a 6-2 Edmonton Oilers victory over the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The loss ended Utah's three-game winning streak and marked the Oilers' sixth win in seven games.
In a report published October 17, BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The victory for the No. 8 Cougars marks a significant statement for the Big 12 conference.
The state of Utah used up most of its sporting luck Saturday on the BYU-Notre Dame game. It was a particularly disheartening night for Utah Mammoth fans, who watched their team go down 5-0 at home against the Edmonton Oilers and eventually lose 6-2.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers with a 4-2 victory on October 15, 2026, at Rogers Place. The win moved the Mammoth to a 6-2-0 record, while the Oilers fell to 5-1-1.
Clayton Keller scored two goals to lead the Utah Mammoth to a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on October 15. The win snapped a five-game winning streak for the Oilers and marked the third consecutive win for the Mammoth.