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Rece Davis hints at possible College GameDay visit for New Mexico-North Dakota State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Rece Davis hints at possible College GameDay visit for New Mexico-North Dakota State

Summary

Rece Davis discussed the potential for ESPN's College GameDay to broadcast from Albuquerque on October 24 for New Mexico's matchup against North Dakota State. This would mark the show's first visit to New Mexico. Davis emphasized that both teams must secure a few more victories for the event to become likely. New Mexico coach Jason Eck remains focused on his team's next game against Hawaii and declined to engage in promoting GameDay’s visit.

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By the Numbers

•Davis hinted at GameDay's potential visit on the College GameDay Podcast.
•New Mexico faces North Dakota State on October 24 at home.
•GameDay has never broadcast from New Mexico before.
•Eck prioritizes the upcoming game against Hawaii over promotional efforts.
•GameDay decisions depend on victories by both teams leading up to the match.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rece Davis teases first-ever ‘College GameDay’ trip to Albuquerque for New Mexico-North Dakota State

What they're saying

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Rece Davis says College GameDay doesn’t root for teams, but he’d make an exception for North Dakota State. On the College GameDay Podcast, Davis floated the possibility of bringing ESPN’s flagship pregame show to Albuquerque for New Mexico’s Oct. 24 home game against the Bison. GameDay has never set up shop in New Mexico, and…
— Yahoo Sports

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