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Watch: 3 big plays that set stage for BYU’s upset victory over Notre Dame

BYU’s Cougars pulled off a stunning upset against top-ranked Notre Dame in a high-scoring, late-game thriller at LaVell Edwards Stadium, winning 28-24 in a game that hinged on three pivotal plays. The Cougars’ offense, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, overcame a 24-21 deficit with just over four minutes left, sparking a game-winning drive.

Freshman receiver Legend Glasker broke open a 26-yard gain on a key third-down play, setting up the offense’s final push. The decisive moment came when Bachmeier connected with tight end Walker Lyons on a diving touchdown catch from the 6-yard line, sealing BYU’s first victory over a top-10 opponent in stadium history.

The Cougars’ offensive firepower—including Lyons’ five catches for 49 yards and Bachmeier’s 224 passing yards—overwhelmed Notre Dame’s vaunted defense, which entered the game as a heavy favorite. Bachmeier, who had personal motivation after Notre Dame’s recruiting treatment of him, emphasized the team’s determination to silence doubters with a hard-fought win.

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