When CJ Carr’s final pass of the night hit the ground harmlessly Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium — even amidst some controversy over the final play — it set off a celebration for BYU football fans.
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The Cougars, seeking respect and a program-defining victory, had earned one with a 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame.
BYU fans rushed the field while players and coaches alike celebrated next to them on the Cougars’ home turf.
A couple fellow journalists noted who was likely the first person to rush the field: none other than former BYU great — and last weekend’s “College GameDay” guest picker — Steve Young.
The first guy to storm the field after the final play was none other than Steve Young. #BYUvsNotreDame pic.twitter.com/hkMuNWYkuo
— Dana Greene (@dana_greene) October 18, 2026
BYU legend Steve Young (white hat) was perhaps the first fan to storm the field after CJ Carr’s pass to Jaden Great house landed incomplete.
Of course, now we know the officials should’ve put one second back on the clock. pic.twitter.com/JR7qICXwsj
— Drew Mentock (@AndrewMentock) October 18, 2026
The moment caused both fans and BYU football’s official account to share their celebrations on social media.
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made some memories today pic.twitter.com/VsLMF2RVxL
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 18, 2026
We all have THAT moment—the moment that cements your fandom forever.
Miracle Bowl, 1984, No. 1 Miami, Luke up the sideline, Beck to Harline, Taysom vs. Texas, 2020, K-State 2024, Utah 2025
Tonight… A new generation of lifelong Cougar fans were made. pic.twitter.com/L69cW7KNyC
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 18, 2026
this is what it’s all about pic.twitter.com/0u57P8fsgj
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 18, 2026
This is what WE do. pic.twitter.com/dVTwRqIa2A
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 18, 2026
have fun down there @byuROC!! pic.twitter.com/d6I1OOlrag
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 18, 2026
HAVE A DAY COUGS!! pic.twitter.com/FfmisbL2Vb
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 18, 2026
same cougar nation, same 🥳 pic.twitter.com/2c1Nmz6651
— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) October 19, 2026
BYU HOLDS ON TO STUN NOTRE DAME
GO CRAZY PROVO pic.twitter.com/LDZ74BcthQ
— Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) October 18, 2026
Final play of BYU vs Notre Dame happened right in front of me. Yeah….pretty much never using the dual capture mode again 😂 pic.twitter.com/umM4p5gGw0
— WHAT’S INSIDE? (@whatsinside) October 18, 2026
Hang it in the Louvre pic.twitter.com/t4quvlQ8LT
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 18, 2026
Postgame views in LaVell Edwards🤩 pic.twitter.com/2P05hptccu
— CFP (@CFBPlayoff) October 18, 2026
pic.twitter.com/3qboabxLZl
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) October 18, 2026
BYU fans rush the field after beating Notre Dame‼️
(via @BryanDFischer) pic.twitter.com/fzFmjSxaYq
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 18, 2026
What a night for Bear Bachmeier and BYU pic.twitter.com/NMX8XOgdiN
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 18, 2026
Still pouring onto the field in Provo pic.twitter.com/pE8X6WgOyP
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) October 18, 2026
Months ago, @NotreDame leadership approached @BYUfootball & asked to play. The Fighting Irish got more than they bargained for Saturday night, losing the game, a shot at #1 & placing CFP hopes in peril: https://t.co/14WQvZd0hD pic.twitter.com/TZlS9uVrPB
— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) October 18, 2026
BYU Sports Network radio engineer Barry Squires shot some (literally) behind the scenes booth video when BYU-Notre Dame went final last night. pic.twitter.com/WyOupstdLz
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) October 18, 2026
BEDLAM IN PROVO 🤯
No. 8 BYU takes down No. 2 Notre Dame to go 6-0 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RQvYZQgG2U
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— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) October 18, 2026