Boubacar Traore got tossed just five plays into the huge No. 2 Notre Dame versus No. 8 BYU game. Like, two and a half minutes into the whole thing, dude. The Fighting Irish star defensive end was out of the game incredibly early for targeting. What a way to kick off a massive matchup!
The Hit That Shook the Game
This wasn’t some minor infraction. Traore delivered a helmet-first hit right on BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier. The refs threw a flag for roughing the passer initially, but you knew they were gonna take another look. After review, it was clear: targeting. Video replay showed Traore hitting Bachmeier in the face with the crown of his helmet, and Bachmeier’s head snapped back from the contact. Luckily, the dude stayed in the game and seemed totally fine, which is a relief.
Immediate Fallout and a BYU Touchdown
That 15-yard penalty for roughing the passer was just the beginning. With Traore ejected, Notre Dame’s defense took a hit right out of the gate. Bachmeier, unfazed, then marched his Cougars down the field and punched in a first-drive touchdown to open the scoring. Talk about making a statement after taking a shot like that! It’s a wild start to a huge game, and we’re all gonna be glued to see how Notre Dame responds with a key piece of their D already sidelined. Stay locked in, folks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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