ESPN’s College GameDay Comes to Durham for the First Time: Everything You Need to Know
ESPN's College GameDay Comes to Durham for the First Time: Everything You Need to Know
Saturday morning is a special time for college football fans across the country. It’s the day of the big games, and it’s also the day of ESPN’s College GameDay, the most popular pregame show in all of sports.
This Saturday, College GameDay is coming to Durham, North Carolina, for the first time ever. The No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on the undefeated Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium in a matchup that has major implications for the ACC and College Football Playoff races.
College GameDay will air live from Abele Quad on Duke’s campus from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPNU. The show will feature its usual lineup of analysts and commentators, including Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Lee Corso, and David Pollack.
In addition to the regular crew, College GameDay will also feature a celebrity guest picker this week. Comedian and actor Ken Jeong will be on hand to make his predictions for the day’s games.
Fans who are unable to attend the show in person can watch it live on TV or stream it online. However, if you’re in the Durham area, you’ll definitely want to try to make it to Abele Quad on Saturday morning. The atmosphere will be electric, and it’s a great opportunity to see some of the biggest names in college football up close.
Here are some tips for attending College GameDay at Duke:
- Arrive early. The show starts at 9 a.m., but people will start lining up hours before that.
- Be prepared for crowds. College GameDay is one of the most popular shows in sports, so expect a lot of people.
- Bring sunscreen, hats, and water. It’s going to be a hot one in Durham on Saturday.
- Be respectful of Duke’s campus and facilities.
- Have fun! College GameDay is a great experience for college football fans of all ages.
In addition to College GameDay, there are a number of other events happening on Duke’s campus this weekend. On Friday, the Duke football team will host a pep rally at Cameron Indoor Stadium. On Saturday, there will be a tailgate party on Abele Quad before the game.
If you’re looking for something to do after the game, there are a number of bars and restaurants in the Durham area that are popular with college football fans.
No matter what you’re looking for, Duke has you covered this weekend. So come on out to Durham and enjoy the excitement of College GameDay and the big game between Notre Dame and Duke!
