No. 8 BYU stuns No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in thrilling finish at Provo
A last-gasp defensive stand in the end zone sealed a famous victory for the Cougars and handed the Fighting Irish their first defeat of the season.
No. 8 BYU delivered one of college football's most dramatic upsets of the season, defeating No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday in what proved to be a riveting contest at Provo.
The Cougars secured the victory in the most nerve-shredding fashion possible, forcing a defensive stop that concluded inside their own end zone on the game's final play. It was a fitting climax to a pulsating encounter that kept supporters on the edge of their seats until the last moment.
The win moves BYU to a perfect 6-0 on the season and marks a significant statement for the programme, which now boasts one of the most eye-catching results in recent college football. For Notre Dame, it represents a first blemish on what had been an unblemished record, leaving the Fighting Irish to regroup after falling short in what was billed as the biggest college football game at Provo in years.
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