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BYU Climbs to No. 2 After 28-24 Win Over Notre Dame
The Cougars' victory puts them in the playoff picture as they prepare for Big 12 action at UCF.
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Dominant Performance
BYU led for most of the night in a 28-24 victory over Notre Dame. The Cougars converted all four red zone chances into touchdowns and succeeded on 8 of 12 third downs. Bear Bachmeier accounted for four scores, with two rushing, one passing and one receiving. The defense held Notre Dame to limited big plays while the team outrushed the visitors 121-115.
Rising in the Rankings
The result moved BYU to No. 2 with a.879 win percentage since the start of the 2024 season. The Cougars had entered the game with the third-best mark at.875. Only Indiana, which has won 33 of 36 games, sits above them. BYU has now posted strong results over multiple seasons but still seeks further success in the postseason.
Looking Ahead
The next test comes at UCF, where BYU resumes Big 12 play against a team with a 3-3 record. The Cougars must reset after the emotional win and maintain efficiency on third downs, where they rank No. 3 nationally at 56.5 percent. They have also scored touchdowns on 21 of 27 red zone opportunities, good for No. 9 in the nation.
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