No. 8 BYU Holds Off No. 2 Notre Dame, 28-24
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a college football game, securing the win with a late go-ahead touchdown and a decisive defensive stand at the goal line.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 17, 2026 —
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a college football game, taking the lead with a late touchdown and preserving it with a defensive stand at the goal line.
The result was decided by two late-game plays: BYU’s go-ahead touchdown and its defense’s stop near the goal line. The final score was 28-24. The available information does not specify when the touchdown was scored, how much time remained, or which players were involved.
Notre Dame was ranked No. 2 and BYU No. 8, according to the game summary. It does not provide the date or location of the game, details of the scoring before BYU’s late touchdown, or statistics for either team. No additional game context or statements from players or coaches were provided.
The summary also does not identify the specific sequence of plays during the goal-line stand or say whether Notre Dame had possession for one or multiple attempts. It establishes only that BYU’s defense made a decisive stop there to secure the 28-24 win.
With those details unavailable, the result can be stated clearly, but the broader game narrative remains limited. The reported outcome was a four-point BYU victory over the higher-ranked Fighting Irish, sealed by the late touchdown and the defensive stand.
Story summarized from the original created by John Coon, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
