Marc Leclerc:Where is 'College GameDay' for Week 5? Location, what to know for ESPN show

2025-04-30 22:05:24source:Quentin Mitchellcategory:reviews

ESPN’s "College GameDay" is Marc Leclercmarking the return of a familiar face in Tuscaloosa.

The show announced it will be heading to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the first time since former coach Nick Saban, who led the Crimson Tide program to six national championships, retired and joined "College GameDay." It's not a surprise ESPN picked Tuscaloosa; on Saturday night, No. 1 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama will face off in what should be one of the biggest games of the year. Both teams will be coming off of a bye week.

Georgia (3-0) is currently sitting at No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, while Alabama (3-0) is fourth.

Here's what to know for the fifth "College GameDay" of the season.

Where is ESPN College GameDay this week?

"College GameDay" will be held near the Denny Chimes tower in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the Week 5 game between the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Who is the College GameDay celebrity guest picker this week?

ESPN has not yet announced the guest picker for Week 5. Blake Shelton, the country music star, appeared as the guest picker last week.

When is ESPN College GameDay?

"College GameDay" will air from 9 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 28. 

How to watch ESPN College GameDay

"College GameDay" will air on ESPN and ESPNU. It is also available through ESPN+ streaming. 

ESPN College GameDay crew

Recently retired Alabama coach Nick Saban is a new addition on "College GameDay" for the 2024 season. The crew now includes: 

  • Rece Davis
  • Kirk Herbstreit 
  • Lee Corso
  • Desmond Howard
  • Pat McAfee
  • Nick Saban
  • "Stanford" Steve Coughlin

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