College GameDay announces first three locations for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

ESPN’s 'College GameDay' has confirmed its first three locations for the upcoming college football season. The show will visit Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 2 for Clemson at LSU, marking its 500th on-site broadcast. It will then head to Austin, Texas, for Ohio State and Texas on September 9, followed by Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, Mississippi, for Ole Miss facing LSU on September 16. These shows will originate from campuses of three preseason AP Top 15 teams, highlighting the season's competitive matchups.
- •GameDay starts its 40th season in Baton Rouge for LSU vs. Clemson
- •Next stops include Austin for Ohio State vs. Texas
- •Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford for Ole Miss vs. LSU
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ confirms first three locations, including Kiffin’s return to LSU
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