Bear Bachmeier found Walker Lyons, and BYU found a night to remember
The Salt Lake Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- Bear Bachmeier, a sophomore transfer from Stanford, led BYU to a 28-24 victory over Notre Dame with a standout performance including 224 passing yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception, 45 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and a 15-yard receiving touchdown.
- Tight end Walker Lyons emerged as a key target for Bachmeier, scoring his first touchdown for BYU on a crucial late-game pass, solidifying his growing leadership role on the team.
- Despite a sluggish second half where BYU's offense stalled, the defense held strong, enabling Bachmeier to orchestrate a game-winning final drive in the closing minutes.
- BYU’s win over Notre Dame, a top-ranked team, propelled the Cougars to No. 2 in the AP Top 25, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history under coach Kalani Sitake.
- Sitake emphasized the importance of humility and continued improvement despite the big win, as BYU aims to maintain its unbeaten streak and pursue further success this season.
