BYU Cougars Football Team Climbs to No. 2 After Victory Over Notre Dame

The BYU Cougars football team achieved a 6-0 record after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28-24 in Provo, Utah, on Saturday.

In a thrilling finish, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw a touchdown pass to Walker Lyons in the final two minutes, securing the victory despite a controversial clock situation at the end of the game.

This win propelled BYU from No. 8 to No. 2 in the top-25 polls, while Notre Dame, who was ranked No. 2 prior to the game, faced a setback. Head coach Kalani Sitake referenced a well-known phrase from coach Nick Saban about avoiding distractions, emphasizing the need for his team to focus on winning rather than rankings. The Cougars have notable victories over TCU, Iowa State, and Notre Dame in recent weeks and are set to face UCF and Arizona State next, with a potential matchup against Utah on November 7.