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BYU-Notre Dame controversy: Big 12 admits to massive clock mistake that doomed Fighting Irish

A stunning upset in college football’s Week 7 took an even stranger turn after the Big 12 admitted a critical clock error cost Notre Dame a chance to win. No.

8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28–24 in a game that hinged on the final play, where quarterback CJ Carr’s incomplete pass to Jaden Greathouse with four seconds left on the clock left the Fighting Irish needing one more play.

Controversy erupted over two missed calls: officials failed to flag BYU cornerback Evan Johnson for pass interference, and replays showed the game clock should have read one second remaining instead of zero, meaning Notre Dame would have had a final shot at victory. The Big 12 later acknowledged the clock mistake, calling it a significant error that altered the outcome entirely.

Fans stormed the field in frustration, while analysts like ESPN’s Matt Austin criticized the non-call, arguing the contact on Greathouse clearly warranted a flag. The incident adds to growing concerns about clock management in high-stakes games this season, following similar criticism in earlier matchups.

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