College GameDay' travels to Indiana for Halloween show with Isiah Thomas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

ESPN's 'College GameDay' is broadcasting from Showalter Fountain in Bloomington, Indiana, on October 31 for the Minnesota Gophers vs. Indiana Hoosiers game. NBA legend Isiah Thomas will serve as the guest picker, marking his return after winning the 1981 national championship with the Hoosiers. This appearance is GameDay's first in Bloomington since that championship. The show, featuring analysts such as Kirk Herbstreit and Nick Saban, will air from 9 a.m. ET to noon and is notable for choosing this game over other matchups like Georgia vs. Florida.
- •GameDay will be in Bloomington for the first time since 1981.
- •Isiah Thomas is the guest picker, returning to his alma mater.
- •Broadcast scheduled for October 31 from 9 a.m. ET to noon.
- •GameDay chose Indiana's game over other notable matchups.
- •Show will feature prominent analysts including Nick Saban and Pat McAfee.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — 'College GameDay' announces guest picker, location for Halloween show
"ESPN's "College GameDay" is heading to Big Ten territory for the second time this season instead of the Georgia-Florida game
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