Overview
- ESPN will originate the show from President's Circle at the University of Utah on Saturday from 8–11 a.m. ET.
- Rece Davis will host alongside Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban, with Pete Thamel, Jen Lada, Jess Sims and “Stanford Steve” Coughlin contributing.
- The No. 16 Bearcats (7-1, 5-0 Big 12) face the No. 24 Utes (6-2, 3-2) in a matchup reported as this season’s first GameDay stop without an SEC or Big Ten team.
- Utah is 2-4 in regular-season games with GameDay on site, and coach Kyle Whittingham emphasized preparation and minimizing distractions.
- Social media critics have accused ESPN of favoring SEC venues this season as some fans welcomed the Utah trip, and the guest picker has not yet been announced.