No. 8 BYU beats No. 2 Notre Dame 28–24 on late touchdown

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BYU defeated Notre Dame 28–24 on October 17 after scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 1:47 remaining.

What the record says

Notre Dame's official recap says the second-ranked Irish took a 24–21 lead during the fourth quarter before No. 8 BYU answered with a late touchdown. Notre Dame's final drive ended with an incomplete pass from the BYU seven-yard line. BYU moved to 6–0 while Notre Dame fell to 6–1.

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Practical next step

Fans can consult the official recap and box score for the game's scoring sequence and statistics.

Limits and what is not established

Team rankings are the designations used in the game recap. They do not establish subsequent poll positions.

Sources checked October 18, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.

Original sources

University of Notre Dame Athletics: original information

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