Alex Smith Highlights Final ESPN College GameDay Picks In SLC
Nov 1, 2025, 10:11 AM | Updated: 11:12 am
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah quarterback Alex Smith is back on the University of Utah Campus, serving as the ESPN College GameDay guest picker on Saturday morning.
After making his grand entrance through the crowd, Smith proudly pegged his Utes to beat visiting No. 17 Cincinnati.
Alex Smith shares with @jess_sims on how he feels being the guest picker for Utah 21 years later 🤩 pic.twitter.com/6Nvcd6wpfT
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 1, 2025
“These Cincinnati boys are not accustomed to these new heights,” Smith quipped. “The MUSS is gonna set the tone tonight. The UTES… win big!”
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Alex Smith is going with Utah to beat Cincinnati 😤 pic.twitter.com/6iBvTH8E4Y
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 1, 2025
Following Smith’s prediction, Pat McAfee stripped his shirt off for the second time in the show before declaring Utah his winner.
STARTED THE SHOW WITH PAT TAKING HIS SHIRT OFF AND ENDING THE SHOW WITH PAT TAKING HIS SHIRT OFF @PatMcAfeeShow is picking the Utes! pic.twitter.com/bBwoN0Lsba
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 1, 2025
Kirk Herbstreit was the only crew member to pick Cincinnati.
ESPN College GameDay picks for No. 17 Cincinnati at No. 24 Utah
Desmond Howard: Utah
Nick Saban: Utah
Pat McAfee: Utah
Kirk Herbstreit: Cincinnati
Alex Smith: Utah
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How To Watch Utah Vs. No. 17 Cincinnati
The Utes welcomed the ESPN College Gameday crew to town on Saturday, November 1, before hosting the Cincinnati Bearcats. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. MT.
Television
Streaming
Radio
ESPN 700 AM / 92.1 FM
Mobile/Streaming Devices
KSL Sports Zone
The College Football Saturday pregame show will run on the KSL Sports Zone from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on gameday
Online
Mobile
What Channel Is Utah Football On?
In the Salt Lake City market, ESPN appears on channel 402 on Xfinity, with additional HD feeds available on channels 711 and 1210.
On DirecTV, ESPN is carried nationally on channel 206.
Dish Network subscribers can find ESPN on channel 140.
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