BYU-Notre Dame week is here + Initial thoughts on the Irish + History as a large home underdog

The highly anticipated BYU-Notre Dame matchup is here with the arrival of game week.  KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper closed the book on last week's win over Iowa State, and now sets the stage for what will be the first-ever top-10 matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium. ESPN's College GameDay is going to be there. There's a lot of hype for this game. Is BYU ready for it? Mitch shares his thoughts and initial impressions of the Irish. You'll also hear from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman on his initial impressions of BYU in 2026. Then, finally, the Cougar Stock Exchange, where BYU QB Bear Bachmeier, DT Keanu Tanuvasa, and CB Therrian Alexander III are trending up. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.