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10/17 - TBD October 17, 2026 β€’ LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

4-0
0
VS
0

BYU Cougars

3-0
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ October 17, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-0) takes on BYU Cougars (3-0) at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Visiting Side
Record 4-0
BYU Cougars
Home Side
Record 3-0

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
VS
68%
BYU Cougars
Projected Score NOT 42 - BYU 44
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • BYU Cougars scoring offense aligns well against Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense.
  • BYU Cougars offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish aerial attack exposes BYU Cougars secondary.
  • BYU Cougars rushing attack has the advantage.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
STAT
BYU Cougars

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host BYU Cougars plays on familiar turf at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win

Notre Dame Fighting Irish will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why BYU Cougars Could Win

BYU Cougars scoring offense aligns well against Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense.

Deciding Factor

BYU Cougars offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: ND -10 | O/U: 54.5

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish (36.0%) BYU Cougars (64.0%)
Total Submissions: 76 circles

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