Notre Dame's national championship hopes took a hit in a nail-biting 28-24 loss to BYU, leaving fans questioning what went wrong at critical moments.
Notre Dame's national championship hopes took a hit in a nail-biting 28-24 loss to BYU, leaving fans questioning what went wrong at critical moments. Quarterback CJ Carr flashed potential with a poised showing and 261 passing yards, but a costly fumble on a spike and late-game execution highlighted the team's struggle to seize momentum. Can Notre Dame regroup and find their finishing touch before their showdown with No. 1-ranked Miami?
Nolan James delivered a solid performance on the ground, tallying 77 yards and a touchdown, while Jaden Greathouse emerged as the go-to receiver with 8 catches for 125 yards. Yet, the running back rotation limited rising star Jonas Walton, raising questions about backfield strategy. The defense—missing edge rusher Boubacar Traore after an early targeting penalty—looked anything but dominant, failing to contain BYU and putting extra pressure on the Irish offense. With Miami on the horizon, does Notre Dame have the pieces to rebound?