Days after BYU took down then-No. 2 Notre Dame in primetime for one of the biggest wins in program history, the entire country couldn’t stop talking not only about the game, but the one-of-a-kind experience in Provo, Utah.

From the electric atmosphere surrounding ESPN’s College GameDay, to the breathtaking mountain views surrounding LaVell Edwards Stadium, BYU gave the entire nation a memorable glimpse of what makes college football so special.

And national media members took notice.

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ESPN’s College GameDay returned to BYU for the first time since 2009, setting up on campus ahead of a top-10 showdown between the undefeated Cougars and Fighting Irish. And with Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler on the call, the stage was set for a special day in Provo.

And the BYU faithful, players, and coaches delivered.

From having one of the largest crowds at GameDay — not to mention the highest-rated show this year and the third most in history — to and all of Cosmo’s crazy stunts, to a student making a $3 million dollar kick, Saturday had it all.

The setting only added to the experience.

Pat McAfee, one of the most recognizable personalities in football, leaned into those cultural elements throughout the show. His visit included references to the Latter-day Saint faith and an impromptu reading from the Book of Mormon which fired up all the students.

The result was a GameDay appearance like no other, that went beyond football and predictions. It gave the national audience a closer look at what makes BYU so special. The surrounding mountains, the energy of the crowd and the traditions woven into the BYU experience combined to create a setting worthy of the national spotlight.

For a program seeking greater recognition on the national stage, the timing couldn’t have been better.

BYU didn’t simply host one of the biggest games of the college football season. It delivered a memorable atmosphere before kickoff, and backed it up with a statement victory in primetime.

The Cougars made their case on the field. Their fans and campus made an impression off it.

And after a weekend like this, the national conversation surrounding BYU is much more than football.

National Media, Visitors Praise BYU’s College GameDay Experience and LaVell Edwards Stadium

From Kirk Herbstreit, Pat Pat McAfee, Rece Davis, to Scott Van Pelt, Stanford Steve, and Nick Saban, here’s just a glimpse of the many posts all over social media talking about an unforgetable game and experience.

 

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