The highly anticipated matchup between #3 Notre Dame (6-0) and #8 BYU (5-0) will highlight Week 7 of college football, taking place at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern. Both teams feature formidable defenses and dynamic quarterbacks, with Notre Dame coming off an impressive 58-7 victory over Stanford and BYU defeating Iowa State 24-10.
Notre Dame’s offense has been particularly potent, scoring on 10 out of 11 drives against Stanford. They amassed 598 total yards while holding Stanford to just 203. In the last two games, the Irish running game has flourished with a three-man backfield, totaling 361 rushing yards against Stanford and 241 against North Carolina. Quarterback CJ Carr has displayed his prowess, throwing eight touchdowns across those games.
However, BYU will be without star running back LJ Martin for the second consecutive game due to injury. Despite this setback, the Cougars’ offense thrived against Iowa State, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier achieving career highs of 329 passing yards and 109 rushing yards, along with two touchdown passes. BYU’s defense has proven tough, allowing only 13.4 points per game and forcing two turnovers in their first three conference games.
As the two teams prepare to clash, Notre Dame aims to sustain its momentum while recognizing the significance of this matchup as a season-defining moment, with remaining difficult games against Miami later in the season. BYU, on the other hand, seeks to maintain its perfect record, emphasizing solid contributions from Bachmeier as they adapt to life without Martin.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM Eastern
- Site: LaVell Edwards Stadium
- City: Provo, UT
- TV/Streaming: Peacock | NBC
Odds
- Moneyline: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-395), BYU Cougars (+310)
- Spread: Notre Dame -10.5
- Total: 46.5 points
Both teams have trends in their favor, with BYU boasting a strong record against the spread, particularly as a home underdog. This matchup not only showcases talent on the field but also has significant implications for ranking positions as the season progresses.
As kickoff approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting display of college football between two top-ranked teams.
