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Alex Smith to Join ESPN's GameDay for Utah-Cincinnati Showdown

11/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Alex Smith, former Utah quarterback and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, will serve as ESPN's College GameDay celebrity guest picker on November 1, 2025.
The event precedes the No. 24 Utah vs. No. 17 Cincinnati game and marks the sixth GameDay visit to Utah.
Smith will join analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee for the broadcast.
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier remains the starter, though freshman Byrd Ficklin could play.

History

Historical Context

Alex Smith's induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021 honors his pivotal role in Utah's football history, particularly during the Utes' undefeated 12-0 season in 2004, which ended with a Fiesta Bowl victory. This recognition reflects the growing prominence of Utah's football program, which has increasingly attracted national attention and talent in recent years.

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Story summary

Alex Smith, former Utah quarterback and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, will serve as ESPN's College GameDay celebrity guest picker on November 1, 2025.
The event precedes the No. 24 Utah vs. No. 17 Cincinnati game and marks the sixth GameDay visit to Utah.
Smith will join analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee for the broadcast.
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier remains the starter, though freshman Byrd Ficklin could play.

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