ESPN reveals first two stops for College GameDay in 2026 season
The network is planning ahead.
ESPN reveals first two stops for College GameDay in 2026 season originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Before ESPN's College GameDay hits the road this fall, the first two stops are already on the books.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the top pregame show. Needless to say, the initial matchups being featured will be a couple of good ones. ESPN announced on Tuesday the show will open the 2026 season covering a Week 1 showdown between Clemson and LSU.
The backside of a home-and-home agreement will be Lane Kiffin's debut for the Tigers. LSU defeated Clemson 17-10 last year, which left many people stunned and started a slide for Dabo Swinney's team. The Week 2 affair is a no-brainer.
Ohio State and Texas with the rematch in Austin. The title contenders will battle on Sept. 12 in Austin.