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What BYU's Kalani Sitake said ahead of Notre Dame matchup

No. 2 Notre Dame travels to Provo for a high-stakes primetime clash against No.

8 BYU, a matchup carrying major playoff implications for both undefeated teams. The Irish, led by coach Marcus Freeman, seek their first road win over a top-ten opponent since 2012, while BYU’s Kalani Sitake and dual-threat quarterback Bear Bachmeier will anchor an aggressive offense under Provo’s thin mountain air.

The game marks the first installment of a home-and-home series agreed upon after both teams narrowly missed the 2025 College Football Playoff, adding extra pressure to Saturday’s showdown. Freeman has emphasized the challenge of Provo’s elevation and the discipline needed to overcome BYU’s defensive intensity, framing the matchup as a pivotal test for his squad’s playoff aspirations.

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