TL;DR
- ESPN College GameDay broadcasts live from Eugene, Oreg. for Week 13.
- The show features a major Big Ten contest between No. 7 Oregon and No. 15 USC.
- This marks the second time College GameDay has visited Eugene this season.
- The identity of the Week 13 guest picker remains unrevealed but likely has Oregon ties.
Every week, the ESPN "College GameDay" team broadcasts live from a major national game.
With Rece Davis hosting alongside Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and Nick Saban, the team analyzes the most significant developments before the weekend. As college football enters Week 13, the program travels to the Pacific Time Zone for a major Big Ten contest.
The game between the Ducks and Trojans could have major playoff implications, especially if USC pulls off the upset.
Here’s everything you need to know about where the show is headed for Week 13, including location, guest picker, and more.
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For Week 13, where will 'College GameDay' be broadcast?
- Location: Eugene, Oreg.
- Time: 9 a.m. ET
- Matchup: No. 15 USC vs. No. 7 Oregon
The program is traveling to Eugene, Oreg. For The Ducks' home matchup with the USC Trojans. Oregon was initially a 9.5-point favorite over the Trojans, but USC enters the contest following a strong 26-21 victory against No. 21 Iowa in their previous game.
Oregon's sole defeat this season occurred at home versus Indiana on October 11th. Following that, the Ducks have secured four consecutive victories against Rutgers, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. USC holds an 8-2 record, having lost to Illinois and Notre Dame. For Oregon to advance to a second straight Big Ten championship game, they must avoid a defeat against USC.
This Saturday will be the second occasion the program has visited Eugene this season, with the team also present for The Ducks' matchup versus Indiana.
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ESPN's 'College GameDay' broadcast lineup for the upcoming season
Unlike some other pregame shows, ESPN's "GameDay" does not predetermine where it's going at the start of a season. Instead, the show picks where it will go week by week. Given how fluid matchups change throughout a given season, the set up makes sense for a show like GameDay.
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. |
It will be compelling to observe the show's trajectory leading into Rivalry Week and the conference championship games in early December.
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Who will be the guest picker on 'College GameDay' for Week 13?
The guest picker usually has a close connection to the host institution. For the matchup with Indiana earlier this season, the program welcomed former Ducks basketball standout and New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu.
The identity of Week 13's guest picker remains unrevealed, though it's probable they'll have strong ties to the University of Oregon or its vicinity.
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