With a defensive stop that concluded in the end zone on the game's final play, No. 8 BYU outlasted No. 2 Notre Dame to preserve a riveting 28-24 victory Saturday, the Fighting Irish's first loss of the season and a win that moved the Cougars to 6-0.
PROVO, Utah -- In 1990, Kalani Sitake was in high school when he rushed the field after BYU, led by eventual Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer, took down No. 1 Miami for its first win against an AP top-2 opponent. Thirty-six years later, BYU secured its second such victory, shocking No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 as Sitake coached from the sideline and then celebrated with fans pouring onto the field at La Vell Edwards Stadium.
Bachmeier accounted for two rushing touchdowns, a receiving touchdown on a gadget play and the go-ahead passing touchdown to tight end Walker Lyons on third-and-goal from the Notre Dame 6-yard line with 1:47 to play. BYU scored touchdowns on all four of its red zone trips, while Notre Dame made five red zone trips but scored only two touchdowns and twice came away empty.
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