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ESPN College GameDay Coming To Tuscaloosa For Vanderbilt Game

The show will broadcast from the University of Alabama campus on Saturday, Oct. 4, ahead of the Crimson Tide's matchup with Vanderbilt.

A scene from College GameDay on the UA campus last season ahead of the Georgia game.
A scene from College GameDay on the UA campus last season ahead of the Georgia game. (Ryan Phillips/Tuscaloosa Patch)

TUSCALOOSA, AL — "ESPN College GameDay" will broadcast live from the University of Alabama campus on Saturday, Oct. 4, ahead of the Crimson Tide’s matchup with Vanderbilt.


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The show will air from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on ESPN from a set located on the Quad. Fans are invited to attend the broadcast, which will featuee analysts Desmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit, Pat McAfee and former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban.

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The announcement comes following Alabama's 24-21 win over unbeaten Georgia on Saturday, while Vanderbilt is 5-0 after its 55-35 win over Utah State.

The Tide will be looking to avenge its shocking 40-35 loss to the Commodores last season in Nashville.

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“College GameDay” is entering its 38th season and has previously visited Tuscaloosa last season ahead of the Crimson Tide's win over Georgia.

Fans attending the broadcast are encouraged to arrive early to secure spots near the stage.


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