BYU earns Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week honors
The BYU offensive line did not surrender a single sack for a second week in a row, while rolling up 360 yards of offense on Notre Dame, the No. 1 defensive team in the nation.
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Bear Bachmeier honored for leading BYU to win over Notre Dame
Bachmeier was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and was a Davey O’Brien Great 8 selection for his performance in BYU's win over then-No. 2 ranked Notre Dame.
BYU Star Proudly Confesses to Tricking Notre Dame QB CJ Carr After Refs Failed to Take Action on Same
Justin Kirkland got away with it. The BYU defender pulled off a sneaky move that left the officials scratching their heads, and the best part was not the escape. It was what the play helped do: end Notre Dame’s winning streak. “Let me tell you something,” Kirkland said during the Coug Connect podcast on October […] The post BYU Star Proudly Confesses to Tricking Notre Dame QB CJ Carr After Refs Failed to Take Action on Same appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira: BYU-Notre Dame ending was ’embarrassing for all officiating’
Mike Pereira slammed the officiating in the BYU‑Notre Dame game, calling the clock mishandling “embarrassing for all officiating.” BYU beat Notre Dame 28‑24, but replays showed the ball hit the ground with one second left, which should have granted the Fighting Irish another play from the 8‑yard line. The Big 12 confirmed the error, saying the replay crew failed to review the time. Both Fox’s Pereira and NBC’s Terry McAulay demanded an immediate review, while ABC’s Matt Austin focused on a possible defensive pass interference call.
BYU’s Bear Raid Offense Leads Them to Victory Over Notre Dame
Behind one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, BYU upsets Notre Dame
Notre Dame is still one of the favorites to win the 2026 National Championship
Despite a painful 28-24 loss to BYU on Oct. 17, Notre Dame remains a top contender for the 2026 National Championship. Betting lines from FanDuel and other sportsbooks still list the Irish near the top, with only Ohio State and Georgia slightly ahead. While oddsmakers aren’t perfect predictors, the favorable odds suggest the season is far from over for the Fighting Irish.
‘College GameDay’ rides Big 12 wave, heads to Salt Lake City for Houston vs. Utah
ESPN’s College GameDay returns to Utah for a second straight week, this time setting up in Salt Lake City for Week 8’s top‑20 clash: No. 10 Utah versus No. 14 Houston. The Utes, fresh off a 27‑24 win over Colorado to improve to 6‑0, will defend the nation’s longest win streak, while Houston rides a 35‑32 shootout victory over Oklahoma State to sit at 6‑1. The matchup carries big‑game implications for the Big 12 leaderboard and the College Football Playoff race.
Coaches Poll Week 8: Notre Dame and Texas Dropped Big
Despite the close call and controversy, Notre Dame crashed in the Week 8 Coaches Poll, and so did Texas. Here are the latest Top 25 Rankings.
Week 8 College Football Playoff predictions: Is a 3-bid Big 12 on the table?
Every year in college football, it feels like there is one week where complete carnage ensues all over the country. In 2026, that week was Week 7. The following teams all lost on Saturday: No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Alabama and No. 7 Texas. No. 3 Miami (FL) […] The post Week 8 College Football Playoff predictions: Is a 3-bid Big 12 on the table? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Notre Dame slides back a bit in both the AP Top 25 and the Coaches Poll
Notre Dame entered the BYU matchup on Oct. 17 as the No. 2 team in both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll, but a loss—officially noted by the Big 12—sent the Irish tumbling to No. 4 in the AP and a steep drop to No. 8 in the Coaches Poll. The split reflects differing poll philosophies, with the AP offering a nuanced view and the Coaches poll favoring conference biases. Meanwhile, Miami remains No. 1 and will travel to South Bend for a showdown on Nov. 7, just before the first CFP rankings are released.
BYU Moves into Top 2 of AP Poll after Notre Dame Win
BYU catapults from No. 8 to No. 2 in the AP poll after a landmark 27‑17 victory over No. 4 Notre Dame, marking the Cougars' highest ranking since their 1984 No. 1 finish. Miami leads the poll with 40 first‑place votes, while Ohio State sits at No. 3. BYU joins four other Big 12 teams in the top 25, including Texas Tech (8) and Utah (10). The Cougars now travel two time zones to face UCF on Saturday at 3:30 ET on FOX, aiming to avoid a letdown loss.
Talking CFB: Biggest Week 7 Upsets, Controversies, Playoff Projection & Talking Points
Week 7 of college football erupts in upsets as No. 1 Georgia falls to Auburn after two interceptions and a costly roughing‑the‑passer penalty, while Alabama suffers its first back‑to‑back loss since 2007, dropping to Tennessee where DeSean Bishop rushes for 159 yards and two TDs. Notre Dame is knocked out by BYU and Florida surprises Texas with backup QB Tramell Jones Jr. delivering a stellar performance. Ohio State barely escapes Indiana for a pivotal Big Ten win. The shockwaves shake national championship hopes, opening the SEC and CFP races to several contenders.
College GameDay is headed to Salt Lake City for #10 Utah vs. #14 Houston
College GameDay heads to Salt Lake City on Oct. 24 for its Week 8 spotlight: No. 10 Utah vs. No. 14 Houston. It's the Utes' seventh GameDay host and the first Big 12 clash of the season featured by the show. Utah comes in on a 12‑game winning streak, the nation’s longest, after a 27‑24 win over Colorado, while Houston makes its first GameDay road appearance, having previously hosted only in 2011. The all‑time series favors Houston 5‑0, but Utah aims to defend its home turf. The broadcast runs live on ESPN from 9 a.m. to noon ET, with the game kicking off at 10:15 p.m. ET.
BYU makes a leap as Utah inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings
The world watched as BYU welcomed Notre Dame on campus, and then saw as the Cougars delivered a knockout blow in a highly-touted top-10 matchup.
NFL ‘Threatened to Pull’ Pension for Calling Out Officials Over Rigging the Games: Ex-Chargers Player Breiden Fehoko Claims
Former Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko made some allegations on his social media, claiming that the NFL “threatened to pull” his pension last year. He made the allegation on Saturday, October 17, as Notre Dame fell to BYU in a controversial game that drew criticism for officiating. Notre Dame lost 28-24 to BYU […] The post NFL ‘Threatened to Pull’ Pension for Calling Out Officials Over Rigging the Games: Ex-Chargers Player Breiden Fehoko Claims appeared first on Essentia...
Big 12 Admits Costly Error Denied Notre Dame Final Chance as ESPN, NBC Rules Experts Flag Controversial BYU Finish
BYU stunned Notre Dame in a 28-24 thriller yesterday, but the Fighting Irish may have had more than just a defeat to rue. A day later, the Big 12 admitted its replay officials made a costly error by ending the game with one second still on the clock, raising a painful question: could Notre Dame […] The post Big 12 Admits Costly Error Denied Notre Dame Final Chance as ESPN, NBC Rules Experts Flag Controversial BYU Finish appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Saturday Night Five: Top-10 tumult, BYU topples Notre Dame, Big 12 celebrates, CFP expansion looms, QB woes everywhere and more
Instant reaction to Week 7 developments on the field … and off. 1. Insanity dominates College football typically delivers at least one week that defies the standard laws of competition.... The post Saturday Night Five: Top-10 tumult, BYU topples Notre Dame, Big 12 celebrates, CFP expansion looms, QB woes everywhere and more first appeared on Sports360AZ .
Week 7 saw both No. 1 and No. 2 fall for first time in over 10 years
No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame fell on Saturday, the first time its happened in over 10 years. The post Week 7 saw both No. 1 and No. 2 fall for first time in over 10 years appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman makes telling statement after controversial loss at BYU
Marcus Freeman had an obvious place to point when he sat down for his postgame news conference in Provo on Saturday night. Notre Dame had just lost 28-24 at BYU, its 16-game winning streak was over, and the final throw to Jaden Greathouse had drawn no flag despite contact that a network rules analyst later […] The post Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman makes telling statement after controversial loss at BYU appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
Big 12 Admits Error on Clock Controversy in Notre Dame's Loss to BYU, Will Investigate Replay Rules
The Big 12 acknowledged the officials erred in not adding one second back to the clock at the end of BYU's 28-24 victory over Notre Dame.
Ex-NFL player accuses referees of ‘rigging games’ after BYU-Notre Dame fiasco
Former NFL player Breiden Fehoko made a scathing claim about referees, claiming players know they are 'rigging games.'
Big 12 admits mistake: Notre Dame deserved final play in controversial loss to BYU
The conference says one second remained when CJ Carr’s end-zone throw hit the turf, and it’s reviewing its end-of-game process before Week 8 games.
Controversial Officiating: LSU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon & FSU Fall Victim to Poor Ref Decision in Week 7
College football had enough upsets and late finishes to fill the Week 7 highlight shows. But the officials supplied another talking point. The bigger issue was what happens when a game-changing call leaves teams unconvinced, even after replay. There is little a coach can do once the final whistle blows, and a review does not […] The post Controversial Officiating: LSU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon & FSU Fall Victim to Poor Ref Decision in Week 7 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
College Football Rankings: Georgia & Notre Dame Punished for Losing; New No.1 Program & More
A massive upset week for high ranked teams. Georgia lost 27-24 to Auburn at Sanford Stadium, Notre Dame fell 28-24 at BYU, and Miami survived Florida State in double overtime. Ohio State also stopped Indiana’s 22-game winning streak, while Alabama and Texas took damaging defeats. With contenders dropping everywhere, the race for the AP’s No. […] The post College Football Rankings: Georgia & Notre Dame Punished for Losing; New No.1 Program & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kalani Sitake | BYU Football | Postgame | Notre Dame | October 17, 2026
Kalani Sitake | BYU Football | Postgame | Notre Dame | October 17, 2026
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