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BYU beats Notre Dame 28-24 on late touchdown

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BYU stuns Notre Dame 28-24

BYU beat No. 2 Notre Dame with 1:47 left. It was a top-10 classic in Provo.

The setup

Two unbeaten teams met

Notre Dame came in 6-0 and ranked No. 2. BYU came in 5-0 and ranked No. 8.

First quarter

BYU struck first

Bear Bachmeier ran in a 5-yard score. BYU led 7-0 early.

Second quarter

A trick play stole the show

Bachmeier passed back, then caught a pass for a score. BYU led at halftime, 21-10.

Turning point

A costly fumble before halftime

Carr tried to spike the ball. He lost it. BYU recovered near its own goal line.

Third quarter

Notre Dame fought back

A muffed punt and a failed fake punt gave Notre Dame short fields. Three field goals followed.

Fourth quarter

Walton put the Irish ahead

Jonaz Walton scored and ran in the two-point try. Notre Dame led 24-21.

1:47 left

Bachmeier answered late

BYU drove 55 yards in 10 plays. Bachmeier found Walker Lyons for the winner.

Why it matters

What it means for BYU

BYU stays unbeaten at 6-0. Its playoff hopes are now real.

Why it matters

What it means for Notre Dame

A win would have made Notre Dame No. 1. Instead, the Irish fall to 6-1.

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