ESPN’s “College GameDay” will broadcast live from Boise State’s campus in Boise, Idaho, this Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon ET. The program, which features a matchup between Boise State and Oregon State, will be available to viewers on ESPN, the ESPN app, and the streaming platform Fubo.
A rare trip outside the Power Four
The arrival of the traveling roadshow in Boise marks the first time this season the crew has set up shop outside the Power Four conferences. Boise State enters the weekend on a hot streak, having secured eight consecutive victories since their season-opening loss to Oregon.
The Broncos currently sit in the driver’s seat for the Group of Six berth in the College Football Playoff, though they face pressure from New Mexico and the future winner of the American should they stumble in these final weeks. “GameDay” has not been to Boise since 2010.
The injury landscape
While the focus is on the Broncos’ playoff trajectory, the visitor’s side of the matchup is facing a major personnel hurdle. Oregon State features one of the most-exciting duos in college football in quarterback Braden Atkinson and true freshman receiver Jesse Legree, the latter of whom leads the nation in receiving yards.
However, the outlook for the Beavers has dimmed following a physical outing against Texas State. According to reports, Atkinson—who leads the country with 3,169 passing yards this season—is not expected to play against Boise State due to a hand injury sustained in that game.
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Celebrity guest picker
The show will feature a familiar face for the home crowd during the segment where the hosts predict the outcome of the weekend’s marquee games. Former Boise State running back Ian Johnson is set to serve as the celebrity guest picker. Johnson is best known for scoring a game-winning touchdown against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl on the famed “Statue of Liberty” play.
Season broadcast history
The production has traveled across the country. The locations to date include:
| Week | Location | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | LSU vs. Clemson |
| 2 | Austin, Texas | Texas vs. Ohio State |
| 3 | Oxford, Mississippi | Ole Miss vs. LSU |
| 4 | Knoxville, Tennessee | Tennessee vs. Texas |
| 5 | Iowa City, Iowa | Iowa vs. Ohio State |
| 6 | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Alabama vs. Georgia |
| 7 | Provo, Utah | BYU vs. Notre Dame |
| 8 | Salt Lake City | Utah vs. Houston |
| 9 | Bloomington, Indiana | Indiana vs. Minnesota |
| 10 | South Bend, Indiana | Notre Dame vs. Miami |
For those looking to follow the action, the show remains a morning staple on ESPN, with digital access provided through the ESPN app or subscription services like Fubo.