Notre Dame vs BYU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
#5 Notre Dame's 69 composite beats #15 BYU's 62; top-heavy talent, headlined by a 4★ D-line.
When Notre Dame has the ball: The 3.8★ O-line holds an edge on BYU's 3.0★ D-line; Aneyas Williams' 4★ tests 3.3★ linebackers.
When BYU has the ball: The 2.8★ O-line's 3.6 years won't offset Notre Dame's 4★ D-line, led by 5★ Bryce Young.
Swing factor: CJ Carr, 4★ with two years in, against Bear Bachmeier: 3★, one college season.
X-factor: Provo in October, a hostile home crowd, and Notre Dame laying 10 on the road.