Marcus Freeman demonstrated his approval for Notre Dame's next away game against BYU. However, the Irish observed a late charge and ended up losing 28-24 to the Cougars. Notre Dame, listed at No. 2, and BYU, listed at No. 8, are both elite teams. The game raised several questions about the clock and potential issues. Notre Dame's defeat noted one of five top 25 teams to lose in the regular season.