Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars
Notre Dame Fighting Irish6-0
BYU Cougars5-0Two unbeaten teams meet at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET, with Notre Dame bringing the nation's most dominant defense into a BYU house that has not lost all year.
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- Notre Dame is a -13 road favorite, with the fair price on the Irish at -335
- Notre Dame is 6-0, BYU is 5-0, both undefeated heading into this non-conference showdown
- 75% of BettorEdge open interest is on Notre Dame, a signal no traditional sportsbook can show you
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The Community Lean
75% of BettorEdge's open interest sits on Notre Dame, priced at -335 on the fair market. BettorEdge shows you exactly where real money is going, peer to peer, with no house vig baked in. Post the price you want and let the community trade against you.
The Matchup
Notre Dame is averaging 44 points per game in 2026 while allowing just 11, a margin that has held across road trips to Purdue and North Carolina and a neutral-site opener against Wisconsin. BYU is no pushover at 5-0, scoring 34.6 per game and holding opponents to 13.4, including a road win at TCU. The spread sits at Notre Dame -13, reflecting what the market sees as a significant talent gap despite BYU playing at home in Provo at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The only meeting in recent history went Notre Dame's way, 28-20 in October 2022.
How It Sets Up
BYU at +13 is the question for contrarians: the Cougars are battle-tested with road wins already this season, and they are hosting an unbeaten Notre Dame team that has not yet faced a defense of this caliber. Notre Dame's defensive numbers are historically strong through six games, but the Irish have not played in an environment like Provo. If you think the number is too big, BettorEdge lets you name your price on BYU and wait for a taker.
How to play it
The community is firmly behind Notre Dame at 75%, and the Irish's scoring and defensive averages back the logic. If you agree, BettorEdge's peer-to-peer market means no vig eating into your return. If BYU at +13 looks like value in a home environment against an unbeaten favorite, post your number on BettorEdge and let the market come to you.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs WisconsinW 41-13
- vs RiceW 52-0
- vs Michigan StateW 27-10
- at PurdueW 49-10
- at North CarolinaW 37-26
- vs StanfordW 58-7
Went 10-2 in 2025. Current streak: W6.
- vs Utah TechW 63-7
- vs ArizonaW 28-17
- at Colorado StateW 41-23
- at TCUW 17-10
- vs Iowa StateW 24-10
Went 12-2 in 2025. Current streak: W5.
Matchup history
Notre Dame Fighting Irish and BYU Cougars last played on Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 28–20.
BYUBYU CougarsvsNDNotre Dame Fighting Irish20–28NDMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- CJ Carr returns at QB after a freshman season of 2,741 yards, 24 TDs, and 6 INTs
- Top two RBs from last season are gone, so third-string RB Aneyas Williams is expected to start (224 yards, 5 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Jordan Faison (640 yards, 4 TDs)
- Returning three starting offensive lineman that allowed 12 sacks in 2025 (T-7th in CFB)
BYU Cougars
- New defensive coordinator in Kelly Poppinga (BYU Special Teams Coordinator)
- Bear Bachmeier returns at QB after a freshman season of 3,033 yards, 15 TDS, and 7 INTs, as well as 527 rushing yards and 11 rushing TDs
- LJ Martin returns at RB after a 2025 season of 1,305 yards and 12 TDs
- Top three players in terms of receiving yards are gone, with the top returner being Jojo Phillips (161 yards)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars start?+
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at BYU Cougars kicks off Saturday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars?+
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are favored at -376 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -13 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars?+
The spread is Notre Dame Fighting Irish -13, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Notre Dame and BYU's records in 2026?+
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 6-0 and the BYU Cougars are 5-0 this season. Notre Dame is scoring 44 points a game and allowing 11; BYU is scoring 34.6 and allowing 13.4.
When did Notre Dame and BYU last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 8, 2022, when Notre Dame Fighting Irish won 28-20 at Allegiant Stadium.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 17, 7:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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