Former BYU quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Young will be the guest picker when ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcasts from Provo on Saturday for the Cougars' game against Notre Dame, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Young, who played at BYU from 1980 to 1983 and later starred in the NFL, is among the most prominent athletes in the school's history.

The guest picker traditionally makes game predictions during the show's final segment and is chosen for ties to the host school or the week's marquee matchup. Young's selection reflects both his BYU legacy and the national interest in the game: the Cougars are undefeated and ranked in the top 15, and a win over Notre Dame would be the program's highest-profile victory in years.

Young is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has spoken publicly about his faith throughout his career. The BYU-Notre Dame game is the biggest home contest in Provo in recent memory, and "GameDay's" presence is a signal of the program's resurgence under coach Kalani Sitake.