Overview
- ESPN announced Tuesday that College GameDay will open in Baton Rouge for LSU vs. Clemson and visit Austin in Week 2 for Ohio State vs. Texas.
- Kickoff for LSU–Clemson is set for Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC in a primetime slot at Tiger Stadium.
- The Baton Rouge broadcast will be the show’s 500th on the road during its 40th season and marks GameDay’s 15th visit to LSU.
- The matchup doubles as Lane Kiffin’s first game as LSU head coach after his high-profile move from Ole Miss last year.
- ESPN promotional materials list Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee on site, while future GameDay stops beyond Week 2 have not been announced.