BYU stuns No. 2 Notre Dame in Provo

Cougars led by 11 at half after Irish spike fumble

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

🚨🎙️🚨 New College Football Enquirer pod: BYU stuns Notre Dame; the SEC's wild chaos day; and a QB shuffle in the Big Ten Via @RossDellenger on X

What happened: BYU took an 11-point lead into halftime after Notre Dame fumbled attempting to spike the ball to stop the clock. The game drew College GameDay to Provo for the first time in 17 years. The Big 12 later ordered a review of the end-of-game officiating.

Why it matters: The defeat drops Notre Dame from the No. 2 position as the 2026 playoff race tightens. For BYU, a home win over a top-two opponent strengthens its standing in the regular-season push.

By the numbers: Notre Dame entered ranked No. 2. BYU led by 11 at halftime. College GameDay had not visited Provo since 2009.

What to watch: The Big 12 officiating review leaves the final sequence under scrutiny. The next playoff ranking will reflect the shift at the top.

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@RossDellenger 2026-10-19T02:35:22.661547+00:00

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