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Steve Young will be the guest picker at BYU’s ‘College GameDay’ • Oct. 15, 2026, 8:33 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Facts

Also Known As Jon Steven Young
Born October 11, 1961 (age 65) • Salt Lake City • Utah
Awards And Honors All-America team • Pro Football Hall of Fame (2005)

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Steve Young, wearing a blue plaid jacket and floral tie, smiles while standing on the field at Levi's Stadium with red stadium seats and fans in the background.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback in white and red uniform prepares to throw a football during a game, with teammates and crowd visible in the background.
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Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the sideline wearing a headset, blue team polo, and cap during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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