No. 8 BYU prepares to welcome No. 2 Notre Dame to LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 17, following a social media teaser from the football program regarding the Cougars' uniform combination for the highly anticipated matchup. The game, scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. MT kickoff, will be televised live on ABC.
Uniform Details and Social Media Teaser
The BYU football program signaled the upcoming matchup on X on the morning of Oct. 12, 2026, by posting a graphic with the caption "NO NOTES." The post, which garnered over 33,000 views, sparked significant engagement from fans regarding the visual presentation of the team for the game against the Fighting Irish.
Cougar Uniform Combination
According to information from Colorwaysports.com, BYU is expected to wear a white combination against Notre Dame. This specific look includes a white helmet, a royal blue jersey, and white pants. This royal blue jersey differs from the navy blue uniform the Cougars wore against Iowa State on Oct. 9, 2026.
National Rankings and Team Standing
The expected white combination for BYU will face a Notre Dame team that typically utilizes a navy jersey and gold pants for home games. Notre Dame has entered the matchup with a 6-0 record, according to the Associated Press Top 25 rankings released on Oct. 11, 2026. The Fighting Irish currently hold the No. 2 spot in the national rankings, trailing only Georgia.
Two-Year Agreement Details
The highly anticipated clash is part of a home-and-home football series that the two universities agreed to on Dec. 22, 2025. The agreement brings the Fighting Irish to Provo in 2026 and will see the Cougars travel to South Bend in 2027.
Institutional Partnership
BYU Director of Athletics Brian Santiago expressed enthusiasm for the series when it was announced, noting that both institutions share many common values as private, faith-based universities. Santiago stated that the matchup would provide an exceptional opportunity to showcase two world-class universities and would resonate strongly with fans of both programs.
Historical Series Context
Historically, the series has seen success for the Fighting Irish, who hold a 7-2 advantage over BYU in the previous nine games played. The last meeting between the two programs occurred on Oct. 8, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as part of the Notre Dame Shamrock Series, where Notre Dame won 28-20.
Future Scheduling Outlook
The 2026 series agreement also outlines future scheduling for both teams. For the 2026 season, BYU's home schedule includes matchups against Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Notre Dame, and Utah Tech. In 2027, the Cougars will host Colorado, Kansas, Texas Tech, and Utah, alongside nonconference games against Oregon State and Weber State.
