No. 8 BYU Beats No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a football game played in Provo, Utah, secured by a late touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a crucial defensive stop at the goal line.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a football game in Provo, Utah. The outcome was secured by a late touchdown pass from BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier and a defensive stop at the goal line.
The final score left Notre Dame four points behind. The summary of the game identifies Bachmeier’s late pass as a decisive moment, but does not provide the receiver’s name, the distance of the pass or the time remaining when the touchdown was scored.
BYU’s defense then made a crucial stop at the goal line, helping preserve the four-point lead. Details about the sequence leading to that stop, including which Notre Dame player carried the ball and how much time remained, were not provided.
The game was played in Provo, Utah, and the teams were identified as No. 8 BYU and No. 2 Notre Dame. The date, stadium, attendance and broader game statistics were not included in the available information. No further details about scoring before the late touchdown or what followed the defensive stop were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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