'We're a real contender:' Beating Notre Dame has BYU firmly in the spotlight
The Cougars' win launched them to No. 2.
According to ESPN, the Cougars' win launched them to No. 2.
Now BYU will be clearly in the playoff picture.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include BYU, We're and Beating Notre Dame.
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