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ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ is sticking around Utah. This time, it’s coming to Salt Lake City.

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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After an “electric” weekend in Provo, ESPN’s “College GameDay” is sticking around the Beehive State. Just heading, oh, about 48 miles up the road. ESPN’s traveling college football pregame show will be at the University of Utah ahead of the No. 11 Utes’ matchup against No. 20 Houston next Saturday in Salt Lake City.

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