Forget whatever plans you had for Saturday, because the No. 8 BYU Cougars are about to host No. 2 Notre Dame in a Week 7 clash that’s got everyone buzzing. And it’s not just because the cheapest ticket available for LaVell Edwards Stadium is still going for a wild $429, fees included! That’s the second-most expensive game in college football this weekend, only trailing No. 4 Ohio State’s trip to No. 5 Indiana, which clocks in at $474.
Cash Money Talk and Undefeated Dreams
Yeah, you read that right: $429 just to get in the door! But hey, if you were watching the market, prices actually dropped 13% over the last three days. Still, it’s a hefty price tag, and it screams “high stakes.” Both of these squads are walking into Provo undefeated. We’re talking BYU at a perfect 5-0 and Notre Dame sitting pretty at 6-0. When two top-10 teams like this collide, you know it’s going to be absolute fireworks. This isn’t just a big game, it’s a huge moment, especially for BYU, who’s hosting a matchup between two top-10 teams for the first time ever! You’ve also got No. 6 Alabama against No. 14 Tennessee as another top draw this weekend, with those tickets at a hefty $337, but BYU-Notre Dame is right there at the top.
Playoff Hopes and Defensive Showdowns
This isn’t just about bragging rights, either. For BYU, this game is massive for their College Football Playoff resume. After getting snubbed last year, they need a statement win against one of the biggest names in the sport. And guess what? Notre Dame is absolutely stacked on both sides of the ball, rocking the No. 1-ranked defense in the nation. So, how do you counter that? BYU’s going to have to lean hard on their own top-10 defense to bring the heat. We’re talking forcing turnovers, making plays behind the line, and putting constant pressure on that QB. It’s going to be a battle of wills out there, a real old-school slugfest, and BYU needs to show up big to get that playoff boost and national attention on ABC.
ESPN’s “College GameDay” is rolling into BYU’s campus for the first time in 17 years to set up shop before kickoff, adding another layer of hype to this already anticipated matchup. You know when GameDay shows up, it’s for a reason. Weather’s looking sweet too: sunny skies and temps in the low 60s for kickoff, which is perfect football weather. So, get ready to see what these undefeated teams are truly made of.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MT on ABC. This isn’t just a game; it’s a chance for BYU to prove they belong in the national conversation. You can bet every single one of those $429 ticket holders will be on the edge of their seats for this one, and so should you.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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