ESPN’s College GameDay Visits BYU Campus In Provo For First Time In 17 Years
ESPN's "College GameDay" visited BYU's campus in Provo for the first time in 17 years, creating an electric atmosphere ahead of the BYU-Notre Dame football game. The event featured enthusiastic crowds, notable guests like Steve Young, and interactive segments.
Salt Lake City, UT, October 17, 2026 —
ESPN’s College GameDay visited BYU’s campus in Provo for the first time in 17 years, drawing enthusiastic crowds ahead of the BYU-Notre Dame football game.
The event brought the program to BYU before the matchup and created what the trend summary described as an “electric atmosphere.” Former BYU quarterback Steve Young was among the notable guests. The event also included interactive segments, though their specific content was not provided.
The visit marked a return to campus for the ESPN program after a 17-year gap. The available information does not specify when the broadcast took place, how many people attended, or which other guests appeared. It also does not provide details about the interactive segments or any statements made during the event.
The game’s result and further details about the BYU-Notre Dame matchup were not included in the information provided. The summary describes the campus event and the anticipation surrounding the game, but does not identify a final score or other developments after the gathering.
Story summarized from the original created by Jackson Payne on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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