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‘I’m an Irish Fan. Well Done,’ ‘So Proud of a Pop Tart Bowl Win. Embarrassing’ — BYU’s GameDay Signs Roasting Notre Dame Draw Mixed Reactions

BYU fans turned up in force for *College GameDay*'s return to Provo after a 17-year absence, bringing a wave of sharp humor ahead of the Cougars' matchup against top-ranked Notre Dame. Crowd signs mocking the Fighting Irish for declining their Pop-Tarts Bowl invitation last season—after both teams were snubbed from the College Football Playoff—sparked widespread reactions, including laughter from Notre Dame supporters.

One sign, in particular, drew praise from an Irish fan who admitted, *“That’s pretty funny and I’m an Irish fan. Well done.”* The joke centered on BYU’s victory in the bowl game, which Notre Dame skipped, with critics calling the Cougars’ pride in the win *“embarrassing.”* Meanwhile, the Cougars’ playoff résumé came under fire, with fans questioning their credentials after the program’s first playoff exclusion in years.

The game carries high stakes for BYU, whose playoff hopes hinge on a win, while Notre Dame’s playoff path remains nearly locked in at 95.3% per Pro Football Network’s projections. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

ET on ABC, with the Irish favored by 65.1% in the matchup.

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