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Analysis: ‘Disrepected’ 8th-ranked BYU shamrocks No. 2 Notre Dame, makes case to be ranked No. 1

The BYU Cougars delivered one of their most electrifying victories in program history Saturday, stunning No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in a thrilling upset at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Playing as a 10-point underdog, the Cougars—ranked No. 8—became the first team in school history to defeat a top-10 opponent, capping off a season that already mirrors the improbable 1984 national championship run.

The win, witnessed by a sold-out crowd of 65,179—the largest in Provo since BYU’s 2004 upset of Notre Dame—was marked by clutch performances, including a standout effort from quarterback Bear Bachmeier, whose touchdown run helped seal the dramatic finish. The celebration extended beyond the field, as fans stormed the pitch in a scene reminiscent of the program’s most iconic moments, while Coach Kalani Sitake and players like linebacker Cade Uluave reflected on a night that redefined Cougar football’s legacy in the modern era.

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