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Top 5 ESPN 'College GameDay' possibilities for the Oklahoma Sooners
TL;DR
ESPN's College GameDay will kick off in Baton Rouge for the LSU vs. Clemson matchup. This marks Lane Kiffin's debut as head coach after leaving Ole Miss.
Key points
- ESPN College GameDay will start in Baton Rouge
- LSU is hosting Clemson in Week 1
- Lane Kiffin's first game as head coach after leaving Ole Miss
- Matchup features two teams claiming 'Death Valley'
- Coaches involved are known for their outspoken nature
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Top 5 ESPN 'College GameDay' possibilities for the Oklahoma Sooners
The first ESPN College GameDay announcement was made on Tuesday. ESPN announced that its Saturday college football pregame show will be heading to Baton Rouge to take in the atmosphere when LSU hosts the Clemson Tigers, according to a report from Pete Nakos of On3.
The Week 1 matchup will be Lane Kiffin's first as head coach after leaving Ole Miss before the start of the College Football Playoff.
It's a battle between two teams nicknamed the Tigers, a pair of schools that claim "Death Valley," and a clash between two of the most outspoken coaches in college football.
The Oklahoma Sooners are among the top five programs in college football that have been featured on "GameDay," so you can imagine OU, its brand, and its following will be one of the characters on an episode of ESPN "College GameDay" again this year.
With a number of marquee matchups on the docket in 2026, here are the five games most likely to host ESPN "College GameDay."
1. Oklahoma at Georgia
The Sooners first SEC matchup in 2026 will also mark the first time the Sooners have been to Athens to play the Bulldogs. OU and UGA haven't played since the 2017 Rose Bowl. Take away that both teams could be undefeated coming into the matchup and this game is rought with storylines.
Can they get Baker Mayfield to drive up from Tampa Bay for the game?
Other notable options include Texas A&M at LSU and Texas at Tennessee. A sneaky good matchup could be Virginia Tech at Boston College in ACC play.
Q&A
What is the first College GameDay location for the 2023 season?
The first College GameDay location for the 2023 season is Baton Rouge, where LSU will host Clemson.
Who is Lane Kiffin coaching against in his first game of the season?
Lane Kiffin will be coaching against LSU in his first game of the season after leaving Ole Miss.
What teams are playing in the first College GameDay matchup?
The first College GameDay matchup features LSU and Clemson.
What is significant about the LSU vs. Clemson game?
The LSU vs. Clemson game is significant as it features two teams nicknamed the Tigers and a clash between two prominent coaches.
