{
  "id": 15439239,
  "title": "Bear Bachmeier has strong words for Notre Dame after BYU’s 28-24 upset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/bear-bachmeier-has-strong-words-for-notre-dame-after-byus-28-24-upset",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T15:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bear-bachmeier-strong-words-notre-154600583.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a game that took place on Saturday night in Provo, BYU's Bear Bachmeier delivered a strong performance as he led his team to a close 28-24 victory over Notre Dame. Bachmeier's impressive display included two touchdown runs, a third touchdown on a double-pass trick play, and a go-ahead scoring throw to tight end Walker Lyons with just 1:47 remaining in the game. This marked the first time since 1994 that an 8th-ranked team had defeated a 2nd-ranked opponent in college football. Bachmeier expressed his desire to end Notre Dame's disrespectful behavior towards him and his family, stating that there was no way he would lose to those guys.",
  "summary": "Bear Bachmeier ran for two touchdowns, caught a third on a double-pass trick play and threw the go-ahead score to tight end Walker Lyons with 1:47 left as No. 8 BYU beat No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday night in Provo. He became the first player in the last 30 seasons to score as […] The post Bear Bachmeier has strong words for Notre Dame after BYU’s 28-24 upset appeared first on Gridiron…",
  "key_points": [
    "BYU's Bear Bachmeier leads team to 28-24 win over Notre Dame",
    "Bachmeier scores 3 TDs, including trick play and go-ahead throw",
    "First 8th-ranked team to beat 2nd-ranked opponent since 1994"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Big 12 says a second should have been added back to clock after No. 2 Notre Dame's final play in upset loss to No. 8 BYU",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/big-12-says-a-second-should-have-been-added-back-to-clock-after-no-2",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:30:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}