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Notre Dame vs BYU Prediction: Are the Irish Really This Good?

Notre Dame’s dominance in the Marcus Freeman era continues unabated, with the Fighting Irish riding a 16-game winning streak and posting double-digit margins in 43 of their 49 victories. Their offensive and defensive lines have been impenetrable, allowing just two sacks and 13 tackles for loss across six games while shutting down opposing rushing and passing attacks—no team has managed a rushing touchdown or a pass longer than 80 yards.

The Cougars, however, are on a mission of their own, having finished 12-2 last season and losing only to Texas Tech. A win over Notre Dame would solidify BYU’s case for a College Football Playoff spot this year, especially after their top-ranked offensive line in tackles for loss allowed has yet to yield to the Irish’s relentless pressure.

This clash marks the tenth meeting between the two programs, with Notre Dame holding a 7-2 edge in their previous matchups, including a 28-20 victory over BYU in 2022. The stakes are high as both teams prepare for back-to-back high-profile games, with Notre Dame following up this matchup against Navy and Miami, while BYU returns to Big 12 play against UCF after a grueling stretch of three home games in four weeks.

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