Final Thoughts on Notre Dame’s Loss to BYU With Luke Smith

Locked On Irish host Tyler Wojciak is joined by Luke Smith of Saturday in the Stands for their weekly Final Thoughts on Notre Dame football following the Fighting Irish's frustrating 28-24 loss to BYU. They begin with firsthand reports from Notre Dame fans who traveled to Provo before examining how Marcus Freeman's team squandered a golden opportunity in one of the biggest games of the college football season. Tyler and Luke discuss Chris Ash's defensive scheme, Notre Dame's struggles on third down, questionable personnel decisions involving Jonaz Walton and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, and the team's inability to deliver in crucial moments. They also examine whether Notre Dame's recurring struggles in big games point to a larger issue under Freeman. Finally, they highlight the encouraging performances from Jaden Greathouse, Nolan James Jr., and the offensive line before discussing the College Football Playoff picture, the upcoming bye week, and why Notre Dame's national championship hopes are still alive heading into a pivotal matchup with Miami.