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The BYU Cougars moved to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 following a 28-24 upset victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The win, which marks the highest ranking for the program since 1984, was overshadowed by a Big 12 admission that a clock error during the final play should have granted the Fighting Irish one additional second.
Ace Bailey didn't see Austin Ainge coming. Ainge, the Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations, approached Bailey at his cubby in the Jazz locker room after Utah's preseason games against the San Antonio Spurs. Bailey's back was to Ainge, gathering his things to leave, when the Jazz executive began congratulating him.
The initial debate for many viewers tuned into the hectic ending of No. 8 BYU's 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame was whether officials should have called a defensive pass interference penalty against the Cougars on the final play of the game. Turns out, officials missed something much more egregious.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier cited personal motivation stemming from his recruiting experience to explain the Cougars' historic 28-24 upset victory over No. 2-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday night. The win marks the largest victory in BYU program history.
A sunny and mild Tuesday in Utah will give way to widespread rain and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. While many areas enjoy clear skies on Oct. 20, significant precipitation is forecasted for much of the state starting Wednesday.
Most years, John Colaizzi would get on his motorcycle and head north for a summer trip to Montana or Yellowstone. The retired Army veteran didn't make that trip this year. He hasn't for the last several years, as he tries to cut back on travel to make ends meet amid high prices for gas and groceries.