TL;DR
- College GameDay is in Ann Arbor, Michigan for Rivalry Week.
- The broadcast features No. 1 Ohio State against No. 18 Michigan.
- Ohio State is heavily favored, but Michigan has a strong recent record against Ryan Day.
- The show moves weekly, highlighting top college football matchups across the season.
ESPN's "College GameDay" is a college football institution.
Since 1987, the program has enthralled viewers of the other "beautiful game." Its experts provide a look into the sport's operations. This year's version of the program has been no different, featuring Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit, and Desmond Howard prominently under the ESPN umbrella.
Rivalry week is bound to enhance the entertainment value. Herbstreit and Howard, in particular, will likely savor this week's events due to their alma maters.
Here's what you need to know about this week's iteration of "College GameDay."
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For Rivalry Week, where is 'College GameDay' headed?
- Location: Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Time: 9 a.m. ET
- Matchup: No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 18 Michigan
As anticipated, "College GameDay" is heading to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for Rivalry Week to observe the contest between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 18 Michigan. The Buckeyes are heavily favored in this matchup, having won their last 15 consecutive games, a streak that leads the country.
Julian Sayin, a Heisman hopeful, is leading Ryan Day's team and is on track to surpass Bo Nix's season-long completion percentage record. Sayin approaches his last regular season game with an impressive 80.1% completion rate.
Despite Ohio State's considerable strength, the Wolverines will feel assured due to their strong performance history against Day. Michigan has secured victory in four out of five games against the Buckeyes since Day assumed the head coaching role in 2019.
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ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast lineup for the upcoming season
Unlike other programs that stick to a set timetable and location, "College GameDay" operates more like a mobile performance troupe. The program chooses its host each week. Considering the ever-changing nature of collegiate sports, this arrangement is logical.
Here's a look at all the previous stops the show has made this season:
So far, the show has highlighted some of the best matchups this college football season.
| Week | Date | Location | Matchup |
| 1 | Aug. 30 | Columbus, Ohio | #3 Ohio State vs. #1 Texas |
| 2 | Sept. 6 | Norman, Oklahoma | #18 Oklahoma vs. #15 Michigan |
| 3 | Sept. 13 | Knoxville, Tennessee | Tennessee vs. #6 Georgia |
| 4 | Sept. 20 | Coral Gables, Florida | #4 Miami vs. Florida |
| 5 | Sept. 27 | University Park, PA | #3 Penn State vs. #6 Oregon |
| 6 | Oct. 4 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | #10 Alabama vs. #16 Vanderbilt |
| 7 | Oct. 11 | Eugene, Oregon | #3 Oregon vs. #7 Indiana |
| 8 | Oct. 18 | Athens, Georgia | #9 Georgia vs. #5 Ole Miss |
| 9 | Oct. 25 | Nashville, Tennessee | #10 Vanderbilt vs. #15 Missouri |
| 10 | Nov. 1 | Salt Lake City, Utah | Utah vs. Cincinnati |
| 11 | Nov. 8 | Lubbock, Texas | #7 BYU vs. #8 Texas Tech |
| 12 | Nov. 15 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | #9 Notre Dame vs. #22 Pitt. |
| 13 | Nov. 22 | Eugene, Oregon | # Oregon vs. # USC |
It'll be interesting to observe which individuals utilize the "College GameDay" cameras throughout the conference championships.
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