ESPN‘s “College GameDay” Returns for the 2023 College Football Season
In an exciting announcement for college football fans, ESPN‘s highly popular show “College GameDay” is set to return for the Week 1 of the 2023 season. The show will be traveling to Charlotte, N.C., to cover the South Carolina-North Carolina game in the Duke’s Mayo Classic on September 2. This will mark the 30th year of road shows for GameDay, with this trip being their 440th road show overall.
The GameDay Lineup
The familiar faces of Rece Davis, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, and Pat McAfee will be returning to the desk as GameDay’s hosts and analysts. Joining them will be college football insider Pete Thamel, reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims, and newcomer ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin.
Highlighted Features
GameDay is celebrating its 30th anniversary on the road with a refresh of its iconic opening anthem. After 16 years, Big & Rich will be passing the mic to The Cadillac Three, Darius Rucker, and Lainey Wilson. The new anthem will debut at the start of the Week 1 show.
In addition, Darius Rucker, a South Carolina alum and avid Gamecocks fan, will serve as the Guest Picker for Week 1. Rucker has been a long-time supporter of GameDay and previously appeared as a guest picker in 2012.
Head coaches Mack Brown (UNC) and Shane Beamer (South Carolina) will also join the GameDay desk ahead of their Duke’s Mayo Classic showdown. Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton will have a live interview with the GameDay crew from the field in Nashville before the Vols play Virginia in the ‘Wired’ segment.
Furthermore, viewers can expect exciting features such as a conversation between new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and his former Dallas Cowboys teammate and Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman. The segment will provide a glimpse into Sanders’ debut with the Buffaloes.
Another feature will explore the University of Virginia’s journey to move forward after a tragic on-campus shooting that took the lives of three football players. Running back Mike Hollins, who survived a gunshot wound that night, will share his story of resilience and return to the field for the Cavaliers.
GameDay will also highlight heartwarming moments when walk-on players receive scholarships and the impact it has on their lives. One standout moment showcased Eastern Michigan’s right tackle Brian Dooley surprising left tackle Zack Conti with a selfless gift.
Additionally, GameDay, in collaboration with ACC Network, will explore the Maye family, known as the first family of Chapel Hill. The segment will focus on Drake Maye, the youngest of four brothers, who has become a Heisman-candidate quarterback and the influence his older brothers have had on his success.
A historical examination of the battle for the title of “Carolina” between the University of North Carolina and the University of South Carolina, as well as an in-depth look at Deion Sanders’ coaching debut with Colorado, will round out the features for Week 1.
Watching College GameDay
“College GameDay” will be aired on ESPN from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (9 a.m. to noon ET) on September 2. For those looking to live stream the show, there are two options available:
fuboTV
“College GameDay” can be streamed live on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The fubo standard package, priced at $69.99 per month, includes 121-plus channels. The service also provides cloud-based DVR with more than 1,000 hours of storage and allows for streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is another option for live streaming “College GameDay” and also offers a free trial. There are four different packages available:
- The Entertainment Package: With 65+ channels, it is priced at $54.99 until the promotion runs out on April 30.
- The Choice Package: Offering more than 90 channels, it is priced at $74.99 during the promotion.
- The Ultimate Package: With over 130 channels, it is priced at $89.99 during the promotion.
- The Premier Package: Offering more than 140 channels, it is priced at $134.99 during the promotion.
DirecTV Stream also offers a five-day free trial that can be easily activated by providing a phone number, email address, and credit card details. Additionally, viewers can enhance their streaming experience with the DirecTV Stream device, which allows access to various apps and features a traditional live TV channel guide.
Conclusion
With its 30th season on the road, “College GameDay” promises to continue providing an exciting and informative experience for college football fans. The Week 1 show in Charlotte, N.C., featuring the South Carolina-North Carolina game, will offer a range of intriguing features and interviews with prominent figures in the sport. Whether watching on ESPN or live streaming on fuboTV or DirecTV Stream, fans will have multiple options to catch the action and join in the excitement of the new college football season.
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