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Notre Dame's Boubacar Traore Ejected Early vs. BYU
18 Oct
Summary
- Defensive end Boubacar Traore was ejected for targeting.
- The penalty occurred on the second play of the game.
- BYU capitalized with a touchdown drive after the ejection.
Early in the top-10 showdown between Notre Dame and BYU, a critical penalty disrupted the Irish defense. Defensive end Boubacar Traore received a targeting ejection on the second play of the game.
This ejection followed a roughing the passer call on a short pass completion. Traore, a key player for Notre Dame with 3.5 sacks coming into the game, was removed from play.
The costly penalty aided the BYU offense, enabling them to sustain a lengthy 11-play, 75-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown. This opening-series score was the second in as many games for the Irish defense, highlighting a recurring issue.