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College football faces another clock controversy after BYU upsets Notre Dame
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- BYU upset No. 2 Notre Dame in a dramatic college football game that featured a controversial one-second clock ending, sparking debate on social media about whether the game had truly ended.
- Notre Dame lost a key defensive player early due to a targeting penalty, which BYU capitalized on to build a lead, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier scoring multiple touchdowns both rushing and receiving.
- Late in the game, a critical Notre Dame fumble on a spike attempt and a successful BYU touchdown pass in the final minutes helped secure BYU's victory, ending Notre Dame's 16-game winning streak.
- The outcome shakes up the college football rankings and College Football Playoff (CFP) picture significantly, especially following the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs' loss earlier that day.
- The game concluded amid some controversy over clock management and officiating, fueling frustration among Notre Dame fans and adding drama to an already wild Saturday in college football.
