No. 8 BYU Edges No. 2 Notre Dame, 28-24
No. 8 BYU outlasted No. 2 Notre Dame in a 28-24 football game, securing the victory with a late go-ahead touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a crucial defensive stop at the goal line.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame, 28-24, with a late go-ahead touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a defensive stop at the goal line helping secure the victory.
The result came in a matchup between the eighth-ranked BYU team and the second-ranked Notre Dame team. BYU finished with a four-point advantage. The available information does not specify when or where the game was played, or provide details about the teams’ scoring before the late touchdown.
Bachmeier’s pass put BYU ahead late, according to the account of the game. Notre Dame then faced a decisive situation at the goal line, where BYU’s defense made a stop. No further details were provided about the play, the distance involved or how much time remained.
The late scoring play and goal-line stop were the pivotal moments identified in the summary. The information provided does not include individual statistics beyond Bachmeier’s touchdown pass, the teams’ records, the competition or season, or comments from players and coaches. It also does not describe any subsequent events.
The final score was 28-24 in BYU’s favor. The account identifies the game’s decisive sequence but leaves other details, including the date and venue, unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by By JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
