CJ Carr's Struggles Against BYU Raise Questions for Notre Dame

In a recent game in Provo, Utah, Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr struggled against BYU, contributing to a 28-24 upset loss for the Irish. Carr, who had been projected as a top NFL draft pick, faced a formidable defense and completed only 55.1% of his passes, marking a significant drop in performance.

Despite starting strong, Carr's accuracy diminished as the game progressed, particularly on longer throws, where he completed just 30.4% of his attempts beyond 10 yards. The pressure from BYU's defense, which did not record a sack but pressured him 13 times, compounded his difficulties. In contrast, BYU's quarterback Bear Bachmeier excelled, throwing for 224 yards and four touchdowns.

This loss adds to Notre Dame's struggles against ranked opponents, as they have not beaten a top-10 team on the road since 2012. The Irish, now facing a critical matchup against No. 1 Miami, must improve their execution to maintain their championship aspirations.