Marcus Freeman demonstrated his approval for Notre Dame's forthcoming match against BYU. Even so, the Irish observed a late charge and were defeated 28-24 to the Cougars. Notre Dame, ranked No. 2, and BYU, placed at No. 8, are both premier squads. The game sparked some concerns about the clock and potential controversies. Notre Dame's defeat emphasized one of five top 25 teams to lose in the regular season.