The BYU Cougars secured a 28-24 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on October 17, 2026. The win extended the BYU record to 6-0, while Notre Dame moved to 6-1 following the contest.
BYU's offensive performance was led by Bear Bachmeier, who completed 23 of 37 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. His scoring plays included a 15-yard pass to Kyler Kasper and a 6-yard pass to Walker Lyons. Bachmeier also added a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Kyler Kasper contributed 66 receiving yards on 6 receptions, including a 15-yard touchdown catch from Kasper. Other scoring contributors for BYU included Preston Rex, who rushed for 66 yards, and Legend Glasker, who recorded 66 receiving yards on 5 receptions.
Notre Dame saw significant contributions from CJ Carr, who completed 27 of 49 passes for 261 yards. Jaden Greathouse led the team in receiving with 125 yards on 8 receptions. The Fighting Irish rushing attack was led by Nolan James Jr., who gained 77 yards on 16 carries and scored an 8-yard touchdown. Jonaz Walton also scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown. Spencer Porath contributed 10 points through three field goals, including a 46-yarder, and one successful PAT.
The game featured a high-stakes matchup where BYU's defense recorded one interception from Jayden Sanders. The BYU defensive effort included Cade Uluave, who recorded 9 total tackles, and Raider Damuni, who finished with 7 tackles. Notre Dame's defense saw Drayk Bowen and Luke Talich each record 8 total tackles. Despite Notre Dame's 22 first downs and 376 total yards, BYU's 23 first downs and 360 total yards proved decisive in the 28-24 outcome.
The final statistics showed BYU with 30 rushing plays for 121 yards, while Notre Dame recorded 30 rushing plays for 115 yards. BYU also recorded 24 completions on 37 attempts, compared to Notre Dame's 27 completions on 49 attempts.
