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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.
How was Latter-day Saint culture and theology represented and treated on the 3-hour pregame show? “College GameDay” certainly knew where it was Saturday. The crew of ESPN’s popular national pregame show, and particularly sports media superstar Pat McAfee, leaned all the way into the religious storylines of the Notre Dame-BYU game as the show visited Provo for the first time since 2009.
A work meeting agenda for Oct. 20 includes a presentation on fraud risk assessment and discussions regarding rental licensing and mall zoning. The meeting also features a presentation on alcohol retailing in downtown Provo.
According to a October 20, 2026, report from BYU Sports Nation, seven BYU sports teams are currently ranked in the Top 25. The program also discussed Bear Bachmeier’s Heisman potential and upcoming matchups including UCF.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded four touchdowns in a 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. The win, described as a program-defining victory, provided personal vindication for Bachmeier regarding his previous recruiting experiences.
A New Chapter for Our Library—and Fall Fun Ahead! Big smiles, new bookshelves, and a visit from Cosmo—Westridge has plenty to celebrate! Catch up on our library transformation, October reading challenge, and important dates for the weeks ahead. A Library Worth Cheering For Our library has a fresh new look! Thanks to the generosity of the College Football Playoff Foundation, Big 12 Conference, BYU, and School Specialty, students now have brand-new furniture and bookshelves—and a comfortable, spac
Centennial Middle School will hold annual hearing screenings on Nov. 10 and 11, 2026, to identify students with potential hearing difficulties. The screenings are conducted in accordance with state and federal requirements by the Provo City School District.
Sen. John Curtis said the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine defend itself as Russia has recently ramped up attacks. The Republican also reiterated his criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to import Russian diesel fuel, saying it would only bolster Russia's war effort.
Utah filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi in state court. The lawsuit seeks to shut down the company and obtain millions of dollars in compensation. The Utah attorney general declared gambling a public nuisance in the state.
Sego Leadership (formerly Women's Leadership Institute) and Utah Women Run will present the 10th annual She Leads conference on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Utah Tech University's Holland Building in St. George.
NuCube Energy plans non-nuclear testing with Utah’s San Rafael Energy Lab and BYU to evaluate heat-transfer components, validate reactor models, and support future research into industrial heat applications and electricity generation. Mark Tullis Oct 20, 2026 - 5 min read Cristian Rabiti, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, NuCube Energy.
Utahns are most concerned about housing unaffordability and cost of living. Utahns’ perception of their quality of life is the lowest it’s been in 15 years, according to a new report.
The recipients of the Gobbler Thanksgiving 5K have been selected and it’s time to get registered and start recruiting your friends and family to join in this worthy Thanksgiving tradition. This year’s Gobbler has three recipients. 3-year-old Adalae Wheeler was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in May when she was still only 2-years-old.