Rece Davis hints at potential College GameDay for BYU-Notre Dame matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Rece Davis, host of ESPN's College GameDay, mentioned on a recent podcast that there is a good chance the show will cover the highly anticipated BYU vs. Notre Dame game on October 17. The clash is expected to be one of the marquee matchups of the college football season. Davis indicated that if both teams remain undefeated by that date, it would significantly increase the game's appeal for the show. ESPN may be drawn to the matchup not only for its competitive nature but also for the opportunity to showcase Notre Dame, whose home games are typically broadcast exclusively on NBC. College GameDay has previously visited BYU for a single broadcast in 2009 and returned would mark a significant occasion for both the program and campus community.
- •BYU faces Notre Dame on October 17 in a key matchup.
- •Davis hinted at a possible College GameDay presence at BYU.
- •If undefeated, both teams could impact perceptions in the playoff race.
- •College GameDay has only been in Provo once before, in 2009.
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"BYU’s clash with Notre Dame on Oct. 17 is already considered one of college football’s marquee matchups this season, but it could end up featuring even more national intrigue. On Monday’s installment of the “ESPN College GameDay” podcast, host Rece Davis suggested that ESPN’s famed “College GameDay” pregame show is interested in featuring the Cougars and the Irish. “I’m not trying to give away secrets, no decision has been made, but there’s a really good chance we’ll be at BYU (on Oct. 17),” Davis said.
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