Week 10 of the college football season is packed with big matchups, and ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be at a highly anticipated Big 12 clash.
This week, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, and company will be heading to the mountains, where No. 17 Cincinnati faces No. 24 Utah on Saturday night at Rice–Eccles Stadium.
After losing to Nebraska in their season opener, the Bearcats have rattled off seven straight wins and remain undefeated in the Big 12. Utah, on the other hand, has lost two conference games and is trying to keep its playoff aspirations alive.
Here’s what to know about the ESPN show before it goes live in Utah.
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Where will ‘College GameDay’ be for Week 10?
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Time: 9 a.m. ET
- Matchup: No. 17 Cincinnati vs. No. 24 Utah
“College GameDay” might not be going to the highest-profile matchup this week, but it’s one with huge significance.
WE’RE HEADING WEST FOR A BIG 12 SHOWDOWN 🏔️
See you next week for Cincinnati-Utah! pic.twitter.com/iUZlzW7pMu
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 26, 2025
No. 17 Cincinnati and No. 24 Utah meet in a pivotal Big 12 contest, marking the first-ever matchup between the two programs. The Bearcats enter the game with a 7-1 record and a seven-game winning streak, fueled by one of the most balanced and efficient offenses in the conference. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby leads the way, boasting an impressive touchdown-to-interception ratio, with 1,843 passing yards and 20 touchdowns to just one interception, which came in Cincinnati’s loss to Nebraska.
On the other side, the Utes feature one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in college football: Devon Dampier. Dampier is completing nearly 70% of his passes, throwing for 1,375 yards and 13 touchdowns. What makes him especially dangerous, however, is his rushing ability, with 442 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.
While neither team is considered a bona fide national championship contender, both have a chance to make a statement in front of a raucous Utah crowd.
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Upcoming ‘College GameDay’ schedule on ESPN
The show does not announce its upcoming locations until a few days in advance. This is to make sure they are at the biggest matchups of the week.
So far in 2025, the show has been all over the country:
| Week | Date | Location | Matchup |
| 1 | Aug. 30 | Columbus, Ohio | #3 Ohio State vs. #1 Texas |
| 2 | Sept. 6 | Norman, Oklahoma | #18 Oklahoma vs. #15 Michigan |
| 3 | Sept. 13 | Knoxville, Tennessee | Tennessee vs. #6 Georgia |
| 4 | Sept. 20 | Coral Gables, Florida | #4 Miami vs. Florida |
| 5 | Sept. 27 | University Park, PA | #3 Penn State vs. #6 Oregon |
| 6 | Oct. 4 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | #10 Alabama vs. #16 Vanderbilt |
| 7 | Oct. 11 | Eugene, Oregon | #3 Oregon vs. #7 Indiana |
| 8 | Oct. 18 | Athens, Georgia | #9 Georgia vs. #5 Ole Miss |
| 9 | Oct. 25 | Nashville, Tennessee | #10 Vanderbilt vs. #15 Missouri |
| 10 | Nov. 1 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Utah vs. Cincinnati |
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Who is the guest picker on ‘College GameDay’ for Week 10?
The guest picker for this week’s show is former NFL and Utah quarterback Alex Smith.
Alex Smith knows a thing or two about Utah football 🏈
The Utes’ legend will be back on campus as this weekend’s guest picker 👏 pic.twitter.com/EYDnAE87An
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 30, 2025
Smith’s time as the starting quarterback for the Utes was remarkably successful, culminating in an overall 21-1 record under head coach Urban Meyer. After seeing minimal action in his freshman year in 2002, he became the full-time starter in 2003, leading the Utes to a 10-2 record and a victory in the Liberty Bowl.
The 2004 season solidified his legendary status. Smith was the on-field leader for the Utes’ historic 12-0 season, which included a victory in the Fiesta Bowl—the program’s first-ever Bowl Championship Series (BCS) berth. During this perfect season, he threw for 32 touchdowns and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. He earned First-team All-American honors and was named the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
Other guests this season have included WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, Stanley Cup champion Matthew Tkachuk and country singer Jelly Roll.
