Notre Dame vs. BYU prediction favors Notre Dame to win in college football Week 7 [2026]

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Written by Mac Douglass

Dimers' simulation model projects a 78.5% win probability for Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Notre Dame takes on BYU in College Football action.
Notre Dame vs. BYU college football gameday prediction for Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Brigham Young will take on the favored Notre Dame in Week 7 college football action at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, with kickoff at 7:30 PM ET.

Dimers' advanced college football model projects Notre Dame as the most likely winner in this Notre Dame vs. BYU prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.

Notre Dame vs. BYU prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Notre Dame vs. BYU, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives Notre Dame a 78.5% chance of beating Brigham Young. Our predicted final score has Notre Dame winning 29-18. According to our model, Brigham Young (+13.5) has a 55.0% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 48.5 points has a 52.2% chance of staying under.

 

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

  • Spread: Notre Dame -13.5 (+122) / BYU +13.5 (-130)
  • Moneyline: Notre Dame -376, BYU +355
  • Total: Over/Under 48.5 (+115/-120)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

  • Spread: Notre Dame -13.5 @ 45¢ via Novig
  • Moneyline: Notre Dame @ 79¢ via Novig
  • Total: Over 48.5 @ 46¢ via Novig

According to our best college football bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 48.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football game between BYU and Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.

  • Who: Notre Dame vs. Brigham Young
  • Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
  • Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict Notre Dame, with a 78.5% win probability, will likely beat Brigham Young in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.

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Mac Douglass
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.

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