BYU and Notre Dame set for top-10 showdown in Provo
ESPN's College GameDay is visiting Provo for the Saturday matchup, which ranks among the weekend's most expensive tickets. Both teams are ranked in the top 10.
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What happened
ESPN's College GameDay chose to visit Provo for the Saturday top-10 matchup between BYU and Notre Dame. The game is one of the weekend's most expensive tickets, and Notre Dame has won six straight weeks heading into it. The Irish must now win at BYU to keep their season credibility intact.
Why it matters
Reports describe the game as a high-stakes College Football Playoff showcase between two top-10 defenses. A win is needed to back up Notre Dame's season credibility.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 8:00 AM ET: ESPN explained why BYU-Notre Dame was chosen for a College GameDay visit to Provo.
- Oct 13, 10:30 AM ET: BYU-Notre Dame was reported as the most expensive ticket among this weekend's college football games.
- Oct 14, 4:26 PM ET: Notre Dame was confirmed as a featured team on College GameDay this week.
Coverage
- Top 10 Matchup Notre Dame vs BYU Is What Makes College Football So Special (Unknown)
- BYU-Notre Dame ranks among college football’s most expensive tickets this weekend (Na'Andre Emerson)
- Notre Dame, BYU and the Uncomfortable Truth About College GameDay (Unknown)
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