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College GameDay heads to Knoxville for No. 1 Texas-No. 14 Tennessee SEC opener

ESPN's flagship show will broadcast from Knoxville for the first top-ranked matchup and SEC opener between the two schools in 58 years.

newest coverage 2d agosummary written 2d ago17 pieces Newswires

What to know

  • College GameDay confirmed for Knoxville on September 26, the show's first visit to the city this season, for the No. 1 Texas versus No. 14 Tennessee SEC opener.
  • The matchup marks the first game between the schools in 58 years and their first meeting as SEC opponents, being played at Neyland Stadium with a noon ABC kickoff.
  • Texas quarterback Arch Manning, nephew of Tennessee legend Peyton Manning, will face his uncle's school in a storyline that adds intrigue to an already marquee matchup.

“I love my university, my alma mater. Pull for them unconditionally. But nothing's more important than my family, and when you have a nephew playing, I pull very hard for him every single Saturday.”

Peyton Manning, Tennessee football legend · Yahoo Sports ↗ · May 31

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College GameDay heads to Knoxville for No. 1 Texas-No. 14 Tennessee SEC opener
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  1. 4

    Question raised whether Peyton Manning will be guest picker

    Sports Illustrated published speculation about whether Peyton Manning, the legendary Vols quarterback whose nephew Arch leads Texas, might appear as College GameDay's guest picker for the Knoxville broadcast.

    1. 3 outlets first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Awful Announcing · read ↗

  2. 3

    Nine potential guest pickers identified for Knoxville broadcast

    With College GameDay confirmed for Knoxville, speculation emerged about who will serve as the guest picker for the episode, with nine options being discussed by outlets covering the event.

  3. 2

    ESPN confirms College GameDay will broadcast from Knoxville

    ESPN announced that College GameDay is coming to Knoxville for the September 26 game between Tennessee and Texas, marking the show's first visit to the city this season.

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sports Illustrated · read ↗

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    Tennessee-Texas emerges as top candidate for College GameDay

    Sports analysts identify the No. 1 Texas at No. 14 Tennessee matchup as a prime destination for ESPN's College GameDay in Week 4, citing the rivalry renewal after 58 years, the SEC opener status, and the Peyton Manning family connection with his nephew Arch Manning starting at quarterback for Texas.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 9d ago · read ↗

  6. background

    Tennessee-Texas game assigned to ABC at noon — The SEC announced that Tennessee's home game against Texas on September 26 will air on ABC at noon, confirming the broadcast details for the SEC opener between the two undefeated teams.