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Notre Dame at BYU

Oct 17 · 7:30 p.m. ET · ABC

LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT

The lineMake the first step count.

01 / The plan

What matters Saturday

  1. 01

    Opening blocks

    Give the back a first cut

  2. 02

    Quarterback containment

    Keep the exit covered

  3. 03

    Tight-end coverage

    Carry the route through traffic

02 / Desk read

The read

Win the block without forcing the next decision. On defense, close the escape lane and carry the route through the play.

Opening blocks

In the field

AP Top 25 · Week 7

No. 2

3 of 12 opponents ranked.

Upcoming3

  1. 3vs MiamiNov 7
  2. 8at BYUOct 17
  3. 24vs SMUNov 21

Upcoming opponents use this AP poll. Played opponents use their AP rank at kickoff. Poll published Oct 11. Checked Oct 15.

Postseason

Rankings start Nov 3

6-0

Playoff raceNo. 2 in the AP poll, unbeaten. In the picture. The committee's first rankings come out Tue, Nov 3.

Bowl eligible with six counted wins.

This week

Updated Oct 14

Make the blocking travel to Provo. Keep Carr’s first decision available, contain Bachmeier when the pocket opens and stay attached to the tight ends after the initial run look.

  1. 01

    Freeman flags Bachmeier’s running and passing threatOpens in a new tab

    The BYU quarterback makes containment part of the coverage job. Keep a defender responsible for the exit when pressure changes his first read.

    The Salt Lake Tribune · Oct 14

  2. 02

    Deseret’s preview puts BYU’s tight ends in focusOpens in a new tab

    Jay Drew argues that short passes and the tight ends can help BYU move the ball. Watch the coverage handoff when a run look draws a linebacker forward.

    Deseret News · Oct 14

  3. 03

    Traore added an interception to his strip-sackOpens in a new tab

    His Stanford game showed disruption both at the edge and in coverage. Watch the defender’s assignment when BYU changes the launch point.

    Fighting Irish Preview · Oct 12

  4. 04

    Walton ran for 181 yards against StanfordOpens in a new tab

    The freshman’s production began with room at the line of scrimmage. Against BYU, watch the block that opens the first cut before looking for another long run.

    Notre Dame Athletics · Oct 10

  5. 05

    The Provo trip starts at 5:30 p.m. MT on ABCOpens in a new tab

    BYU’s official game page confirms the October 17 viewing plan. Set aside the evening for a road test and check the final availability reports before assigning roles.

    BYU Athletics · Oct 12

03 / Road ahead

Next three

  1. at BYU · Next

    7:30 p.m. ETABC

  2. vs Navy

    12:00 p.m. ETTV TBD

  3. vs Miami

    7:30 p.m. ETNBC