What the model saw at kickoff
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How the matchup actually played out
Postgame roundup
The fast read
- BYU finished with a 4-point margin, 28-24.
- The Cougars produced 360 total yards to 376 for Notre Dame.
- The turnover ledger finished BYU 2, Notre Dame 1.
Game leaders
- Notre Dame · Passing YardsCJ Carr27/49, 261 YDS, 0 TD
- BYU · Passing YardsBear Bachmeier23/36, 224 YDS, 1 TD
- Notre Dame · Rushing YardsNolan James Jr.16 CAR, 77 YDS, 1 TD
- BYU · Rushing YardsPreston Rex10 CAR, 66 YDS, 0 TD
- Notre Dame · Receiving YardsJaden Greathouse8 REC, 125 YDS, 0 TD
- BYU · Receiving YardsKyler Kasper6 REC, 66 YDS, 0 TD
Postgame clips
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Data desk
Schedule facts, final scores, and official box-score statistics come from BYU Athletics and its embedded WMT statistics platform. Highlight links come from BYU Athletics’ official YouTube channel when available. Analysis and presentation are original to BYU Sport Nuts.
Data snapshot updated Oct 23, 2026, 7:32 AM. Scores and source feeds can be corrected after publication; see our corrections policy.
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