{
  "id": 15467442,
  "title": "BYU DL Admits to Illegally Yelling 'Hut' on Notre Dame QB CJ Carr's Fumble",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/byu-dl-admits-to-illegally-yelling-hut-on-notre-dame-qb-cj-carrs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T18:19:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/byu-dl-admits-to-illegally-yelling-hut-on-notre-dame-qb-cj-carrs-fumble-12585949"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a controversial play during a game between BYU and Notre Dame, BYU defensive lineman Justin Kirkland admitted to yelling \"hut\" before a fumble by Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr. The incident occurred with less than a minute remaining in the second half, as BYU led 21-10. Carr's fumble presented an opportunity for the Irish to score points before halftime, but this may have been hindered by Kirkland's actions. During a post-game interview, Kirkland recounted how he and his teammates lined up and yelled \"hut, hut, hut\" as Carr prepared to spike the ball. He claimed he did not intend to delay the game or influence the outcome, insisting that he yelled it because he wanted the team to light up and spike the ball. Notre Dame's defenders intercepted the fumble, resulting in a change of possession. Despite Kirkland's denial, the Big 12, responsible for officiating the game, admitted they should have added one second to the clock following an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter, which would have ended the game and prevented the delay of game penalty. The controversy surrounding Kirkland's actions has drawn scrutiny from the conference, raising concerns about the potential impact on the College Football Playoff standings.",
  "summary": "A BYU defensive lineman admitted to illegally calling out 'hut' on a play that resulted in a fumble by Notre Dame QB CJ Carr.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}