{
  "id": 15342599,
  "title": "Notre Dame asked for BYU. The Cougars made the Irish regret it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/notre-dame-asked-for-byu-the-cougars-made-the-irish-regret-it",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T03:31:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notre-dame-asked-byu-cougars-033146159.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Notre Dame made a surprising request for BYU in a college football showdown, only to regret their choice as the Cougars delivered a shocking 28-24 victory. Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier led the way, connecting with tight end Walker Lyons on a crucial 3rd-and-goal inside the final two minutes. This upset came just weeks after the rivalry with USC fell apart. Notre Dame's crowd of 65,179 fans set a new record for a loss, signaling the magnitude of the occasion. The game's outcome was pivotal, as Notre Dame's performance could have propelled them back to the top of the college football rankings. Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who had previously considered other schools before committing to Notre Dame, displayed his dominance by scoring touchdowns on passing, rushing, and receiving. The Cougars, now 7-0, will face Utah in a crucial showdown next week, while Notre Dame faces Miami in a prime-time battle on NBC.",
  "summary": "Notre Dame had a path to No. 1. Instead, Bear Bachmeier delivered late as unbeaten BYU stunned the Irish 28-24.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/where-to-watch-grand-valley-vs-ferris-state-channel-live-stream-time",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:30:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}