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Key Takeaways From The Notre Dame Defense In Their 28-24 Loss To BYU

Notre Dame suffered a 28-24 defeat against BYU despite entering the contest as the nation's top-ranked defense in yards allowed per game. The Irish struggled early, surrendering 21 points in the first half and 249 total yards before tightening up to force two punts and two turnovers in the second half.

However, the defense failed to stop a decisive 55-yard scoring drive by the Cougars in the final moments of the game. Discipline issues hampered the visitors throughout the night, highlighted by the early ejection of Boubacar Traore for targeting and several missed assignments that allowed Bear Bachmeier to account for four total touchdowns.

The coaching staff faced criticism for failing to prepare the unit for trick plays and lapses in coverage that left players like Walker Lyons, Kyler Kasper, and Legend Glasker open for significant gains.

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