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BYU Cougars (5-0) host Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a Week 7 thriller featuring College GameDay in Provo. Bear Bachmeier follows his 329-yard performance against Iowa State with a crucial test against Marcus Freeman's Irish. Key players include Legend Glasker, Ace Kaufusi, and Faletau Satuala. Full breakdown of matchups, injuries, and CFP implications.

We analyze the offensive line battle with Brigham Alexander and Jake Alexander, the receiving corps led by Tiger Bachmeier and Jared Esplin, and the defensive front anchored by Ace Kaufusi. Topics include situational football, turnover margin, and the impact of Provo's altitude on Notre Dame's offense.

Full roster notes cover running backs Micah Beckstead and Jovesa Damuni, alongside tight ends Josh Davis and Walker Lyons. Special teams kicker Matthias Dunn and linebacker Faletau Satuala are highlighted for their recent performances against Iowa State.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines & CFP Implications · Key Players & Injury Report · Keys to Victory & Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/byu/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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