College GameDay Heads to Knoxville: A Deep Dive into the Week 3 Show Location
ESPN's renowned college football pregame show, "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot," has been a staple of the sport for decades. Each week, the show travels to a different location, setting up shop at the site of one of the most compelling matchups in the country. For Week 3, "College GameDay" is set to broadcast live from Knoxville, Tennessee, ahead of the highly anticipated game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers.
Return to Rocky Top
"College GameDay" will return to Knoxville for just the 12th time in Week 3 of the college football season. The show's visit to Knoxville marks its first since 2022, when it covered Tennessee's momentous victory over Alabama. After Tennessee's dramatic 2022 win, Volunteer fans stormed the field, tore down the uprights and threw them in the river. This year's show will be the first "College GameDay" trip to Knoxville without Lee Corso.
The Matchup: Georgia vs. Tennessee
The decision to feature the Georgia-Tennessee game underscores the significance of this SEC rivalry. "GameDay" is attending the Georgia-Tennessee game for the second year in a row and for the third time in the last four meetings between the two SEC rivals. Last season, Georgia defeated Tennessee, but the Volunteers are ready to change the narrative of the series. Despite other potentially compelling games on the Week 3 slate, including Texas A&M at Notre Dame, South Florida at Miami, and Clemson at Georgia Tech, "College GameDay" has chosen to highlight the Georgia-Tennessee clash.
The Bulldogs have dominated the series in recent years, winning eight straight since 2017. However, the Volunteers are eager to snap that streak and secure their first home victory against Georgia since 2015. Tennessee is out to a hot start in the Joey Aguilar era in Knoxville, as Josh Heupel's squad has outscored their opponents 117-43 through two games. However, Heupel is still looking for his first victory over Kirby Smart and Georgia, who are riding an eight-game losing streak dating back to the 2017 season.
Broadcast Details
"College GameDay" will broadcast on ESPN with Davis, Saban, McAfee, Howard and Herbstreit all sitting at the "GameDay" desk to preview the biggest storylines and games in Week 3 of the college football season. The show will air live from Ayres Hall on Tennessee's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. Streaming options for "College GameDay" include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Guest Picker
"GameDay" has announced that former Lady Vols women's basketball star Candace Parker - on the short list of potential options to host -will be the celebrity guest picker for Tennessee-Georgia on Sept. 13. A two-time national champion at Tennessee under women's basketball legend Pat Summit, Parker went on to become the No. 1 overall pick of the 2008 WNBA Draft and has since cemented herself as one of the best women's basketball players of all time.
More than Just a Game
"College GameDay" is more than just a pregame show; it's an event that captures the passion and excitement of college football. The show's presence in Knoxville will undoubtedly amplify the atmosphere surrounding the Georgia-Tennessee game, making it a memorable experience for fans and players alike.
College GameDay Throughout the Season
The Week 3 stop in Knoxville is just one of many destinations for "College GameDay" throughout the season. Here's a look at where "College GameDay" has traveled so far this season, including past guest pickers:
- Week 1: Texas at Ohio State (Columbus, Ohio)
- Week 2: Michigan at Oklahoma (Norman, Oklahoma) - Guest Picker: Trae Young
- Week 3: Georgia at Tennessee (Knoxville, Tenn.) - Guest Picker: Candace Parker
- Week 4: Florida at Miami (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
- Week 5: Oregon at Penn State (State College, Pa.)
- Week 6: Vanderbilt at Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
- Week 7: Indiana at Oregon (Eugene, Ore.)
- Week 8: Ole Miss at Georgia (Athens, Ga.)
- Week 9: Missouri at Vanderbilt (Nashville, Tenn.)
- Week 10: Cincinnati at Utah (Salt Lake City)
- Week 11: BYU at Texas Tech (Lubbock, Texas)
Other Elements of the Show
ESPN continues to innovate and add new elements to "College GameDay" to keep the show fresh and engaging.
- Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest: Back for its third season, the fan-favorite Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest will offer an exclusive contest during the live show. Fans who arrive early will have a chance to be chosen from the ‘pit’ onsite with the opportunity to attempt a 33-yard field goal.
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