ESPN's College GameDay is headed to Salt Lake City for Saturday’s Big 12 showdown between Utah and Cincinnati. Accompanying Rece Davis and panelists Kirk Herbst

For the sixth time in school history, the University of Utah welcomes the best pre-show in all of sports as ESPN College Gameday rolls into Salt Lake City for Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

The two-day event brings fans of all teams alike together to celebrate one of the biggest games of the week in an entertaining atmosphere. But for the University of Utah, it's a complicated relationship.

ESPN's College GameDay is traveling to Salt Lake City for Saturday's critical Big 12 tilt between No. 17 Cincinnati and No. 24 Utah. College football's premier Saturday morning pregame show will welcome former Utah star quarterback Alex Smith to the set as the show's guest picker this weekend.

Smith was the "GameDay" guest picker in 2023 for Utah's game against Oregon, which might deter ESPN from choosing him again. Weddle, one of the best players in Utah history, is another potential option.

The University of Utah is set to host ESPN’s “College GameDay” this weekend — and some fans have mixed feelings about it.

ESPN's "College GameDay" has received a bit of criticism this season for inviting guest pickers onto the show despite not having ties to the home team. Thankfully, that won't be the case this Saturday.

With College Gameday set to visit Utah this Saturday, the traveling show revealed which notable Utes alum would serve as this week's guest picker.

College GameDay’ curse? A look at how Utah has fared in big-time games with another opportunity this week vs. Cincinnati.