(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jonah Knubel in Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest during the broadcast of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. A University of Utah student missed out on a $1 million kick.

Fireworks jettisoned from the top of the John R. Park Building kicked off the sixth appearance of ESPN’s “College GameDay” at the University of Utah early Saturday morning. Talk about setting the tone.

Smith was the "GameDay" guest picker in 2023 for Utah's game against Oregon, which might deter ESPN from choosing him again. Weddle, one of the best players in Utah history, is another potential option.

The undefeated Cougars will see a 7-1 Texas Tech team that was the preseason favorite to win the league. A win over the Red Raiders would be a huge step toward clinching BYU’s spot in the Big 12 championship game in December.

ESPN's 'College GameDay' is returning to Salt Lake City on Saturday for the sixth time in its history and first since 2023 as No. 24-ranked Utah hosts No. 16 Ci

College GameDay announced the celebrity guest picker for Week 10's show in Salt Lake City highlighting the Utah-Cincinnati showdown.

The two-day event brings fans of all teams alike together to celebrate one of the biggest games of the week in an entertaining atmosphere. But for the University of Utah, it's a complicated relationship.

ESPN's College GameDay is headed to Salt Lake City for Saturday’s Big 12 showdown between Utah and Cincinnati. Accompanying Rece Davis and panelists Kirk Herbst

After singing the praises of the Cincinnati Bearcats and Skyline Chili, McAfee turned to the Utah crowd, stripped off his shirt (for a second time) and made the "U" sign with his hands and picked Utah to win the Saturday night 10:15 p.m. start.