BYU pulled off a stunning 28-24 upset against Notre Dame on Saturday, a game decided on the 146th offensive play and marking the first top-10 showdown victory in LaVell Edwards Stadium history. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement, especially after Notre Dame came in as a double-digit favorite sporting the nation’s No. 1-rated defense.
Glasker’s Clutch Play Ignites the Comeback
Talk about gutsy. BYU was down 24-21 with only 4:23 left in the fourth quarter when freshman receiver Legend Glasker absolutely broke open. Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier hit him for a crucial 26-yard gain, putting the Cougars on the Notre Dame 15. Glasker, who crushed it at Lehi High last fall, was unreal, beating that hyped Irish secondary for five receptions and 66 yards, plus picking up 9 yards on two running plays.
You gotta love his mentality after the game. Glasker said, “The whole time on the sideline, I was just smiling because I knew it was going to be one of those games.” He added, “I was calm and collected, especially on the last drive. I knew the ball was going to come so I just had to make a play some way.” That’s the kind of confidence you need to take down a heavyweight like Notre Dame. He wasn’t scared of the pressure, saying, “I knew the pressure was here and I wasn’t scared. I was so happy to be in this atmosphere. That’s why I committed here. I know BYU gets it done. We get it done. I’m happy to be here.” What a moment for a freshman.
Bachmeier to Lyons: The Personal Score
Four plays after Glasker’s big grab, on third-and-goal from the 6-yard line, Bachmeier stood tall in the pocket and fired a laser to a diving Walker Lyons. Touchdown! Just like that, BYU was back in the lead, 28-24, with only 1:47 to play. Bachmeier called it, “a great play call,” noting, “They went with an all-out blitz, and Walker had a great night.” The USC transfer, Lyons, snagged five passes for 49 yards, while Bachmeier carved up Notre Dame’s defense for 224 yards passing and all 28 points.
But for Bachmeier, this game was clearly more than just another upset. He flat out said, “We are tired of being disrespected. We were going to win this game. I wasn’t going to lose to those guys.” Later, he apparently went even deeper, revealing his beef with the Irish over his recruitment after high school. This wasn’t just football, this was personal revenge on a national stage against the nation’s top-rated defense. You gotta respect that fire.
The dramatic touchdown came in front of BYU’s largest home crowd (65,179) since 2004, but even with the lead, the drama wasn’t over. Notre Dame, true to form, battled back, driving all the way to BYU’s 8-yard line with one final shot at the end zone. That’s the kind of heart-stopping finish that defines an all-time game. What a way to cap off a historic win and a truly personal victory for Bachmeier and BYU.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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