College GameDay features Bayou Militia flyover at LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

College GameDay celebrated its 500th episode on Saturday morning while stationed on the campus of LSU. The program kicked off with a performance by Lainey Wilson before a flyover from the Louisiana Air National Guard took place over the set. The unit, known as the Bayou Militia, piloted four F-15 Eagles directly over the analysts and guests. On-air talent including Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, and Kirk Herbstreit observed the stunt as the opening segment of the broadcast. The event marked the start of the program's coverage for the first full Saturday of the college football season.
- •College GameDay celebrated its 500th episode on Saturday at LSU.
- •Four F-15 Eagles from the Louisiana Air National Guard performed a flyover.
- •The demonstration took place during the opening segment of the show.
- •Lainey Wilson performed the theme song at the start of the episode.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘College GameDay’ crew loved ‘Bayou Militia’ flyover at LSU
"College GameDay celebrated the show's 500th episode with a military flyover.
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