BYU AND UTAH UNITE: BYU & UTAH FEATURED IN ESPN’S ELECTRIFYING 2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL ANTHEM”
ESPN has officially dropped its highly anticipated 2025 College Football Anthem video, featuring Machine Gun Kelly’s unreleased track “don’t wait run fast.” Among the standout visuals are dynamic highlights showcasing both Brigham Young University (BYU) and the University of Utah football teams, marking a powerful moment of Utah-based collegiate pride on the national stage .
Spotlight Moments
BYU is featured delivering an electrifying play—Parker Kingston’s punt return touchdown against Kansas State is one of the key sequences that ignite the anthem’s intensity.
Utah gets its moment too, with Logan Fano celebrating (“flashing the U”) in a signature highlight celebrating Ute passion and tradition .
This marks the first time since both schools joined the Big 12 Conference (BYU in 2023; Utah in 2024) that both Utah-based programs share a moment together in ESPN’s anthem spotlight .
🔊 Music & Atmosphere
The anthem thunders with MGK’s high-voltage energy, blending rap-rock grit and cinematic scope to mirror the emotion and adrenaline of college football.
The song and visuals epitomize ESPN’s decade‑long tradition of pairing innovative artists with cinematic hype packages (@ESPNCFB called it “what college football sounds like”) .
📅 Season Preview
BYU opens its 2025 campaign at home versus Portland State on August 30, streamed on ESPN+ and KSL NewsRadio.
Utah heads to the Rose Bowl the same night, facing UCLA, adding high stakes to both teams’ season debuts .
Why It Matters
Rising Rivalry Stage: As longtime rivals now reunited in the Big 12, the simultaneous highlight of both teams in the anthem hints at renewed national relevance for the storied Holy War rivalry .
Recruiting Spotlight: National visibility in ESPN’s anthem helps elevate recruitment narratives and boost program prestige for both schools’ football futures.
Cultural Resonance: Featuring two Utah universities together in a national anthem underscores the state’s growing influence in the evolving college football landscape.
🏈 Final Take
The presence of both BYU and Utah in ESPN’s 2025 College Football Anthem isn’t just cinematic flair—it’s a statement. With both programs now competing in the Big 12, their combined spotlight in ESPN’s official hype video heralds a new era of Utah football prominence. Prepare for a season where the Utes and Cougars don’t just compete—they command attention.
