37-yard completion on third down seals win

PROVO, Utah (AP) -- Notre Dame will have that game of experience it wanted when the Fighting Irish play rival Michigan next week. The Irish also have a loss. Brigham Young held off a late push by Notre Dame for a 20-17 victory Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Matt Berry passed for 167 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown pass and a clutch 37-yard completion in the final minutes to Todd Watkins , after relieving BYU starter John Beck in the second quarter. The Cougars improved to 4-0 in season openers under coach Gary Crowton and got off to a winning start as they try to break a two-year streak of losing seasons. "It's so fun to beat Notre Dame just because it's such a storied program," Crowton said. "What this does is gives us momentum going into the season and gives us a chance to get better." Crowton had a wide grin after winning a tight one.