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ESPN Confirms Provo for GameDay as Notre Dame and BYU Clash for Playoff Berths
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ESPN Confirms Provo for GameDay as Notre Dame and BYU Clash for Playoff Berths

ESPN has selected the October 17 matchup between Notre Dame and BYU in Provo, Utah, as the site for its 'College GameDay' show. This marks the network's first visit to the city in 17 years. The decision follows strong performances by both undefeated teams, with Notre Dame defeating Stanford 58-7 and BYU beating Iowa State 24-10. The game is significant for both programs' College Football Playoff aspirations and represents the first time two top-10 teams have met in Provo.

Hurricane Isaias Forces Major Shifts for Alabama-Georgia Game Day
sports4 days ago

Hurricane Isaias Forces Major Shifts for Alabama-Georgia Game Day

The University of Alabama has significantly altered game-day operations for Saturday's matchup against Georgia due to severe weather from Hurricane Isaias. While the game remains scheduled, tailgating is restricted, parking is delayed, and ESPN's College GameDay has moved indoors. Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will serve as the celebrity picker.

Caitlin Clark to Pick for ESPN as College GameDay Returns to Iowa City for Ohio State Showdown
sports10 days ago

Caitlin Clark to Pick for ESPN as College GameDay Returns to Iowa City for Ohio State Showdown

Caitlin Clark will serve as the guest picker for ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday, marking the show’s first visit to Iowa City since 2006. The event precedes a high-stakes Big Ten football match between No. 14 Iowa and No. 5 Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. Clark, a former Iowa star and current Indiana Fever guard, joins the broadcast after her team’s recent WNBA playoff exit. The game features a critical test of Iowa’s red-zone defense against Ohio State’s potent offense, with the Buckeyes seeking their first win at Kinnick since 2010.

Iowa’s Walk-Off Win Sets Stage for Historic GameDay Return vs. Ohio State
sports14 days ago

Iowa’s Walk-Off Win Sets Stage for Historic GameDay Return vs. Ohio State

Iowa Hawkeyes (4-0) host No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1) on Oct. 3 at Kinnick Stadium, marking the first time ESPN’s College GameDay has visited Iowa City since 2006. The matchup follows Iowa’s 20-19 walk-off victory over Michigan, which snapped Michigan’s 58-game home winning streak when leading at halftime. Rece Davis confirmed he preferred Iowa’s win to ensure the show’s presence in Iowa City. The game is broadcast on CBS, with odds favoring Ohio State by 13.5 points.

ESPN's College GameDay breaks SEC streak for Iowa City's first visit in 20 years
sports15 days ago

ESPN's College GameDay breaks SEC streak for Iowa City's first visit in 20 years

ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from Iowa City on October 3, marking the show's first visit to the Hawkeyes' campus in 20 years. The pregame show precedes a Big Ten matchup between No. 14 Iowa and No. 5 Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium. This move ends a four-week run of SEC locations for the 2026 season. The game airs on CBS at 2:30 p.m. CT, while GameDay airs from 8 to 11 a.m. CT on ESPN and Disney+.

Ex-ESPN Host Calls Network a 'Political Lobbying Firm' After Cruz Appears on College GameDay
sports1 month ago

Ex-ESPN Host Calls Network a 'Political Lobbying Firm' After Cruz Appears on College GameDay

OutKick reports that former ESPN host Jemele Hill accused ESPN of being a 'political lobbying firm' after Ted Cruz discussed the Save College Sports Act on College GameDay, with the piece arguing Hill’s critique underscores perceived bias and hypocrisy in ESPN’s political coverage while presenting Cruz’s appearance as a bipartisan college-sports policy issue.

Disney+ Expands College Football Saturdays with ESPN Games and GameDay
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Disney+ Expands College Football Saturdays with ESPN Games and GameDay

Disney+ is expanding its U.S. sports lineup by offering two ESPN/ABC college football games each week plus College GameDay Built by The Home Depot on Saturdays, starting Sept. 5; the kickoff game is the Aer Lingus College Football Classic (North Carolina vs. TCU) in Dublin on Aug. 29, with additional games on Sept. 5, 12, and 19 and weekly selections thereafter, and College GameDay will air on Disney+ from Baton Rouge on Sept. 5 ahead of Clemson–LSU; all content remains on the ESPN App, and Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle options continue.

College GameDay Kicks Off 2026 Season With Triple-SEC Road Tour
sports-college-football1 month ago

College GameDay Kicks Off 2026 Season With Triple-SEC Road Tour

ESPN's College GameDay opens the 2026 season with three consecutive SEC stops—LSU in Week 1, Texas in Week 2, and Ole Miss in Week 3—featuring LSU hosting Clemson Week 1 and Texas vs. Ohio State Week 2; the piece notes Lane Kiffin's move to LSU and marks the show’s 40th season and 500th road edition, with Week Zero replaced by a special College Football Countdown edition.

GameDay 2026: Mapping the Powerhouse Week-by-Week Roadmap
sports5 months ago

GameDay 2026: Mapping the Powerhouse Week-by-Week Roadmap

The piece lays out a week-by-week projection of where College GameDay will originate in the 2026 season, highlighting a heavy SEC/Big Ten tilt (10 of 14 weeks) and a string of marquee matchups such as Clemson at LSU in Week 1 and Ohio State at Texas in Week 2, reflecting the show's pattern of seeking top-25 clashes and national appeal across campuses.