BYU Holds Off Notre Dame 28-24 After Late Touchdown Pass
No. 8 Brigham Young University (BYU) defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a close game decided by a late touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a final defensive stand by BYU.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 Brigham Young University defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a close game, with a late touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier and a final defensive stand deciding the outcome. BYU finished four points ahead of Notre Dame.
The game’s decisive sequence, according to the available summary, came late, when Bachmeier threw a touchdown pass. BYU’s defense then made a final stand to preserve the lead. The summary does not specify the pass’s distance, the player who caught it, or how much time remained when it was thrown.
The result put the team listed at No. 8 ahead of the team listed at No. 2. The rankings are included in the game summary, but no ranking system or date for them was provided. The account also does not identify the venue, the game date, or the competition in which the teams met.
Beyond the score and final sequence, details about the game were not provided. There is no information on scoring before the late touchdown, individual statistics, coaching comments or the teams’ records. The available account establishes the winner and the key moments cited as deciding factors, but does not provide enough detail to describe how the rest of the contest unfolded.
BYU’s 28-24 victory was secured by the touchdown pass and the defense’s closing stand, while Notre Dame finished four points short. No further information about what followed the game was included.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN COON, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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