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No. 8 BYU's defense preserves 28-24 victory against No. 2 Notre Dame

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8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a nail-biter win in LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night. The biggest key to the upset win for the Cougars can be pointed to the defense keeping Notre Dame's explosive offense to just two touchdowns and three field goals.

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