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Pre-Game Quick Hits: No. 2 Notre Dame @ No. 8 BYU

Notre Dame faces toughest test yet against upset-minded BYU

By · Published October 17, 2026  23:32 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  00:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Notre Dame faces toughest test yet against upset-minded BYU
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The highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU is about to kick off. The Fighting Irish have been preparing for this test, but the Cougars have been quietly building momentum.

With the nation watching, Notre Dame will face a stiff challenge to maintain their undefeated record. This game has significant implications for both teams, with Notre Dame looking to solidify their position in the rankings and BYU seeking to pull off a major upset.

The Cougars have been known to cause trouble for top-ranked teams, and this game promises to be an intense showdown.

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What time does the game start?

The game starts on October 17.

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Who are the teams playing?

No. 2 Notre Dame is playing No. 8 BYU.

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