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After No. 8 BYU held on to defeat No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 Saturday night in Provo, the Big 12 issued a statement acknowledging that the game clock should have had one second left following the first-down incomplete pass thrown by Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr.
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.
Dorothy Marie Jorgensen, 81, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Birch Creek Assisted Living in Smithfield, Utah. A viewing and funeral service are scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Thatcher/Williams Ward Church.
Notre Dame suffered a 28-24 loss to BYU after an initial rally, according to a report published October 17, 2026.
The Colorado Buffaloes' attempt to upset No. 11 Utah ended in a 27-24 defeat. The loss was marked by significant penalties and a decisive interception by Utah.
No. 11 Utah secured a 27-24 victory over Colorado in a game that concluded early Sunday, improving their record to 6-0. Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes to lead the Utes through a late rally by the Buffaloes.
No. 11 Utah defeated Colorado 27-24 on Oct. 17 at Folsom Field. The victory improves the Utes to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in Big 12 Conference play.
Utes’ end-of-game lapses give Colorado a chance in the closing minute of Saturday’s win Survive and advance. Utah improved to 6-0 with a 27-24 win over Colorado on Saturday at Folsom Field, which is ultimately what matters, but the route the Utes took to get there was ugly.