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‘This is exactly why we’re at Notre Dame’: Irish coach Marcus Freeman previews marquee matchup with No. 8 BYU

Notre Dame’s undefeated season continues with a high-stakes showdown against No. 8 BYU in Provo, marking the Irish’s first top-10 road game since 2022.

Under head coach Marcus Freeman, the 6-0 Notre Dame squad—ranked No. 2 nationally—has dominated opponents by an average margin of 33 points, fueled by a relentless pursuit of a program-first national title since last year’s Playoff snub.

Freeman praised BYU’s resilience, citing the Cougars’ nine second-half comebacks since 2024 and their 28-4 record, while singling out quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s dual-threat prowess after a 300-yard, 100-yard performance last week. The matchup, Notre Dame’s first at a ranked opponent’s home since 2022, tests Freeman’s team’s ability to adapt to BYU’s physical, culture-driven style—especially in Provo’s high-pressure environment.

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