# Notre Dame loses on final play

> Notre Dame missed two chances to win after BYU's upset.
- Title: Notre Dame loses on final play · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Notre Dame missed two chances to win after BYU's upset. Notre Dame lost to BYU after officials incorrectly ended the game on the final play.
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/notre-dame-gets-screwed-twice-on-final-play-at-byu
- Published: 2026-10-18T03:43:59.476+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: notre dame, byu, nfl, final play, helmet penalty, replay review, sports
## Final play confusion
Notre Dame missed two chances to win after BYU's upset.

> The clock in the end zone showed one second . The stadium clock showed one second .
## Game ended incorrectly
Officials incorrectly ended the game after an incomplete pass hit the ground.
## Previous similar issue
A similar clock issue occurred six weeks ago in Michigan.
## Notre Dame's chance
Notre Dame should have had one last chance to try to win the game.
## Game outcome
BYU won 28-24 after officials incorrectly ended the game.
## Key takeaway

Notre Dame lost to BYU after officials incorrectly ended the game on the final play.