Why Nick Saban was blown away by Kalani Sitake, BYU Cougars win over Notre Dame

ESPN College GameDay analyst Nick Saban was left astounded by BYU's victory over Notre Dame, describing it as the most exciting game he had witnessed on the show since his tenure began. The No. 8 Cougars stunned the No. 2 Fighting Irish with a final score of 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," Saban praised the team's energy, passion, and confidence, attributing it to their head coach Kalani Sitake.

Sitake's leadership was evident in the team's fearless performance, as they displayed no signs of anxiety or tightness on the field, unlike many of his former players. BYU's close victory was sealed by a crucial 6-yard touchdown pass from Bear Bachmeier to Walker Lyons with just 1:47 remaining on the clock, as their defense held firm to secure the win.

This win marked the first time since 1990 that BYU had defeated a top-ranked opponent, and it propelled them to the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 rankings. With an impressive 6-0 record, BYU aims to maintain their unbeaten streak as they face UCF in their upcoming game.