**ESPN College Gameday Analysts Favor BYU in Matchup Against Arizona**

PROVO, Utah - The ESPN College Gameday crew has weighed in on the matchup between No. 14 BYU and Arizona, offering their predictions for the Big 12 clash. Although BYU is hosting FOX's Big Noon Kickoff in Provo, the College Gameday team was stationed in Eugene, Oregon, for the Oregon vs. Ohio State game.

The predictions were largely in favor of the BYU Cougars. Celebrity guest picker Kaitlin Olson, known for her role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and a University of Oregon alumna, was the only panel member to support Arizona. Olson expressed her loyalty to the defunct Pac-12 conference, saying, "I feel responsible for supporting the defunct Pac-12. So I'm gonna go Arizona."

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban backed BYU, citing their strong home performance. "They play well at home, and I think Arizona will have a tough time overcoming that," Saban commented.

Kirk Herbstreit, who was en route to the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma in Dallas, also supported the Cougars. "Cougs at home, great defense. I can't go against it. Too physical," Herbstreit said.

Aside from Olson, the rest of the Gameday crew, including Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee, threw their support behind BYU, making the consensus clear. The collective confidence in BYU's home advantage and physical play marked a strong endorsement for the Cougars in this Big 12 encounter against Arizona.