ESPN's College GameDay returns to Big 12 for Utah vs. Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
ESPN's 'College GameDay' will be in Salt Lake City for the Utah Utes vs. Houston Cougars matchup on Saturday, Oct. 24. This event marks a second consecutive week in the Big 12, following a successful visit to BYU's game against Notre Dame. The Houston-Utah game features two top teams in the conference, each with aspirations for a College Football Playoff berth. Amid growing viewership, GameDay aims to spotlight more Big 12 matchups, breaking away from its recent SEC focus. The show at BYU averaged 3 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of the season.
- •GameDay visits Utah for the second straight week.
- •Utah (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) faces Houston (6-1, 3-1 Big 12).
- •Last week's episode at BYU was the season's most-watched.
- •GameDay has focused on more Big 12 campuses this season.
- •Houston-Utah is a pivotal matchup in the conference.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN's 'College GameDay' remains in the Big 12 for ranked Week 8 game
"ESPN is returning to the Big 12 for College GameDay, capitalizing on the past week's historic viewership.
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