BYU vs. Notre Dame Prediction: Cougars and Fighting Irish Face Off in Las Vegas

BYU and Notre Dame are playing a neutral-site game in Sin City. It's the first time that BYU is the only ranked team. The Fighting Irish lead the overall series 4-2. The Cougars and the Fighting Fighting have alternated victories in the last four meetings. They won in 2004 and 2005. Notre Notre has won 2-1 in 3 neutral site games.

BYU's offense is balanced with a top-30 quarterback and a balanced passing game. The running game has been inconsistent, with the team averaging 152.6 yards per game on the ground. Notre Dame's defense finally got its first takeaway in the win over North Carolina. The team has collected at least two takeaways in every game this season. It's the only team in FBS that has more than two. They are also the first team to do so in a game against the opponent's top team. For the last two weeks, the Cougars have scored 38 points or more in both of their games.

Notre Dame's offense is finding its footing after scoring 45 points in Week 4 against North Carolina. The Fighting Irish collected 576 yards of total offense, its highest output since 2019. Drew Pyne's three touchdown passes helped the offense click. Audric Estime had a season-best 134 rushing yards and Chris Tyree rushed for 80 yards. BYU has allowed just 175.6 yards passing per game this season. It's also struggled to stop the run, allowing more than 162 yards per week. BYU and Notre Dame will meet in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

BYU has been penalized more than eight times per game for 71.8 yards per match. Notre Dame has an undefeated record in Shamrock Series games.