BYU’s Kalani Sitake prepares for Notre Dame in top‑10 showdown
BYU coach Kalani Sitake readies the Cougars for a first‑ever top‑10 home game against second‑ranked Notre Dame, with ABC and College GameDay broadcasting the match.
Key points
- BYU, ranked eighth, will host second‑ranked Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
- The game marks the first time BYU has faced a top‑10 team as a top‑10 team.
- College GameDay will visit Provo for the first time since 2009.
- The matchup airs at 5:30 p.m. MT on ABC.
- Sitake emphasizes the significance for the program and the challenge ahead.
For Kalani Sitake, this weekend’s top-10 clash between the BYU Cougars and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is not just another game. The Cougars, ranked eighth, are hosting the second-ranked Notre Dame at LaVell Edwards Stadium, marking the first time BYU has faced a top-10 team as a top-10 team in recent times.
The Big Matchup: Hosting Notre Dame
The significance of this game is monumental for Sitake and his team. "This week is a different beast, obviously," Sitake said, acknowledging the challenge ahead. "We know we're facing a great Notre Dame team ranked number two for a reason. They could easily be number one. I think it is huge for our program ." The matchup is set to start at 5:30 p.m. MT on ABC, with ESPN's College GameDay also making its way to Provo.
College GameDay Comes to Provo
College GameDay is coming to Provo, Utah, this week to preview the highly anticipated clash between Notre Dame and BYU. This marks the show's first visit to BYU since 2009. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with fans and analysts alike weighing in on what could be a game-changer for both teams.
The Importance of the Match
Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. MT and will be televised live on ABC. The game is also a significant milestone in the history of BYU football, as it is the first time the Cougars have hosted a top-10 team as a top-10 team.
"We're going to see a great game," Sitake said, "This week is a different beast, obviously. We know we're facing a great Notre Dame team ranked number two for a reason. They could easily be number one. I think it is huge for our program."
This is a big moment for us. It's a chance to show the nation what we're made of, and we're ready for it. — Kalani Sitake, BYU Head Coach
Your questions, answered
When does the BYU vs. Notre Dame game start?
The game begins at 5:30 p.m. MT and is televised on ABC.
What is special about College GameDay’s visit to Provo?
It is the show’s first visit to BYU since 2009.
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