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It’s only been three days since ESPN’s “College GameDay” visited Provo, but Pat McAfee and Steve Young are already reminiscing about the morning before BYU beat Notre Dame 28-24. Young, Saturday’s guest picker, appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, where McAfee told the former BYU quarterback that it was a “legendary day.”
In a report published October 20, College GameDay achieved high viewership for its Week 7 episode in Provo, Utah. The episode, featuring BYU against Notre Dame, was one of the most-watched in the program's history.
The IRONMAN triathlon is coming to Orem in August 2027. The event will begin with a scenic swim in Deer Creek Reservoir, go through Provo Canyon and Utah Valley, and finish at Orem City Center Park beneath the Wasatch Mountains. IRONMAN Regional Director Todd Fitzgerald said Orem has all the ingredients to become a premier IRONMAN destination.
Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo (CASFB) needs to raise $100,000 by the end of this month to keep its essential services running. “Every month since June, we have seen the number of new families increase,” said Jessica Miller, CASFB’s chief impact officer.
Provo City will begin a major project to improve the Provo River Trail and replace aging utility infrastructure starting October 26, 2026. The simultaneous work aims to reduce the overall construction duration and minimize long-term community impacts.
According to a October 20 report by Nathan Lythgoe, undefeated BYU football faces a challenging remaining schedule, including a marquee matchup against No. 10 Utah on Nov. 7. The Cougars currently hold a 6-0 record following victories over No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 25 Arizona.
When ESPN College GameDay came to the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, to broadcast all morning before the BYU vs. Notre Dame football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, viewers learned about much more than football.
DeDe's Farmhouse Cafe in Parowan is recovering after a recent crash injured the owners. "I was bummed because I've driven by their sign that has their burger special," said Troy Moore of Texas. "They have a huge crowd there almost no parking space available," said Gene Mortensen of Parowan, who lives across the street from the popular restaurant.
Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s 4A girls soccer semifinals held at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, with No. 4 seed Ridgeline and No. 3 Crimson Cliffs prevailing to advance to Friday’s final at 1 p.m. Ridgeline 1, Park City 0 Ridgeline has been unbeatable over the past two months, so it was no surprise to see that trend continue in Tuesday’s 4A semifinals.
BYU’s upset of No. 2 Notre Dame this past weekend was more than just a program-altering victory. It was also the most exposure the Cougars have had in recent memory. The BYU-Notre Dame game averaged 9.2 million viewers on ABC and peaked at 13.2 million viewers, according to ESPN PR.
Mission Statement: ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. Board Meeting Agenda Location: George Washington Academy 2277 South 3000 East St. George, Utah Learning Lab The meeting will also be available through Zoom. Board Training will be held at 7:00pm prior to the Board meeting business.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said schools should encourage patriotism. Is that controversial? Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at American Preparatory Academy in West Valley City on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Purchase Image By Brigham Tomco Brigham is a staff writer on the politics team covering Utah politics and the conservative movement.
T CITY OF TAYLORSVILLE UTAH NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM Function: Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Convention Date: October 27-28, 2026 Place: Salt Palace Convention Center 100 West South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Public Notice is hereby given that members of the Taylo