This one was destined to end this way for Notre Dame football | Instant analysis
Notre Dame football didn't look like Notre Dame football for long stretches of its first true test of the 2026 season Saturday at BYU.
Notre Dame football faced a daunting challenge against No. 8 Brigham Young, ultimately falling short in a hard-fought battle. The Irish, once on the brink of a historic comeback, were unable to clinch the win at the final whistle. The game was marked by late desperation and a series of unfortunate events that ultimately led to Brigham Young's 28-24 victory.
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