ESPN brings College GameDay to Boise for first time since 2010
The broadcast will air on November 14 before Boise State faces Oregon State, marking a rare media visit to a Group of 5 school.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
ESPN announced today that its flagship pre-game show, College GameDay, will broadcast live from Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, November 14. This marks the first time the production has been held in the city since 2010, when head coach Chris Petersen led the Broncos and quarterback Kellen Moore was still a player.
The decision follows a dominant 64-38 victory over Colorado State on the night of November 7. The win extends Boise State’s record to 8-1 overall and 5-0 in Pac-12 play. The broadcast will precede the Broncos’ matchup against Oregon State, a team that suffered a 42-21 loss to Texas State the previous evening.
Boise State and Oregon State will meet for the 12th time in program history. This is their first contest as members of the same conference. The Broncos hold a 4-1 all-time record against the Beavers at the Albertsons Stadium venue, known locally as The Blue. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. MT.
The on-site crew includes host Rece Davis and analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and Nick Saban. College football insider Pete Thamel, analyst “Stanford Steve” Coughlin, and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims will also attend. The show is available nationally on ESPN, ESPNU, the ESPN App, and Disney+.
Nick Saban, the former Alabama coach, has previously argued that the playoff should be reserved for Power 4 schools. He will now interact with Boise State fans during the early morning broadcast. Head coach Spenser Danielson is expected to meet with the crew before the game.
The visit provides national exposure for Boise State athletics at a time when the program operates with limited financial resources compared to larger institutions. The broadcast is also a key moment for the Pac-12 Conference, which is attempting to reestablish credibility after many members departed for other leagues in recent years.
ESPN has not indicated plans to send College GameDay to another Group of 5 school this season. The broadcast will be the final major media event for the Broncos before they face Oregon State on the field.
