BYU defeats Notre Dame 28-24 amid final-second clock controversy
Fox News reported that No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on 16 October at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, after a disputed one-second clock error ended the Irish’s 16-game winning streak. Deseret News noted that Notre Dame arrived in Provo unbeaten and ranked second, with coach Marcus Freeman highlighting the altitude challenge and the Cougars’ quarterback play.
The outlet also quoted BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and three players, who stressed respect for the opponent and the team’s preparation. Deseret News described the matchup as a defensive showdown focused on turnovers. CBS Sports reported that BYU athletic director Brian Santiago arranged the home game, giving the Cougars a top-10 opponent and a chance to boost playoff hopes.
