The drama around BYU’s postseason didn’t end with its failed quest for the College Football Playoff.
The No. 12 Cougars were solidly out of the playoff field by Sunday morning. And it appeared BYU was heading to Orlando to play Notre Dame in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Instead, the Fighting Irish opted out of a bowl game altogether. After missing the playoffs, Notre Dame announced it wasn’t worth it to keep playing.
“We’re hoping to bring the 12th national title to South Bend in 2026,” the athletic department wrote in a statement.
BYU will instead play No. 22 Georgia Tech at Camping World Stadium. The game is set for 1:30 p.m. MT on Dec. 27
BYU finished the season 11-2 with a loss in the Big 12 title game.
Notre Dame was kicked out of the playoff picture this week after going 10-2. Its only losses came against Miami and Texas A&M, both teams in the playoff.
Utah gets another Vegas showcase
The No. 15 Utah Utes will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Las Vegas Bowl. The New Year’s Eve contest will be played at 1:30 p.m. MT at Allegiant Stadium.
This will be the Utes’ seventh appearance in the Vegas Bowl. They are 4-2 all-time.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Dec. 12.
Utah State heads to Boise
The Utah State Aggies are going bowling in Bronco Mendenhall’s first season as head coach.
USU will play the Washington State Cougars, a future Pac-12 opponent, in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The game will be played Dec. 22 at noon MT in Boise, Idaho.