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Steve Young named celebrity guest picker for College GameDay in Provo

The former BYU quarterback will join ESPN's pregame show Saturday ahead of the Cougars' game with Notre Dame.

Published Mountain Time · Source / event date: Original report: October 15, 2026

Based on reporting by KUTV: Sports. Read the original story →

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Former BYU quarterback Steve Young will be the celebrity guest picker when ESPN's College GameDay visits ahead of the Cougars' game against Notre Dame, KUTV reported. He was introduced Thursday morning on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show. [1]

Young played at BYU from 1980 to 1983 and won three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers. He said BYU wants to be competitive and in the mix, and that he thinks the school is ready to take on Notre Dame. [1]

The three-hour show airs at 7 a.m. Saturday. Its specific location on campus has not been announced. [1]

Sources

  1. KUTV: Sports: BYU legend Steve Young joins ESPN College GameDay as celebrity guest picker

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