College GameDay is ESPN’s premier college football pre-game show that travels to a featured game site each week during the season. It’s a huge destination event for fans — a live celebration with analysts, crowd energy, guest pickers, signs, predictions, and hype before kickoff. The show sets the tone for the day’s biggest matchup and is broadcast nationally from 9 a.m.–noon ET. ESPN Press Room U.S.
🐐 The GOAT, Nick Saban, on College GameDay
One of the most exciting parts of this GameDay stop was seeing Nick Saban — the widely regarded GOAT of college football coaching — featured on the set as an analyst. Saban’s presence electrified fans, especially Alabama supporters, because he’s one of the most successful coaches in history. His insights and wisdom added gravitas to the broadcast and gave you — and everyone around you — something to talk about all morning long.
📌 What happens at GameDay:
🏟️ Georgia vs. Alabama — SEC Championship (December 6, 2025)
For the 2025 season, College GameDay traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the SEC Championship Game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide — a classic rivalry matchup. The live show was held at the Dr Pepper SEC FanFare inside the Georgia World Congress Center starting at 9 a.m. ET before kickoff at 4 p.m. from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ESPN Press Room U.S.+1
📊 Game & Rivalry Facts
- Teams: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA NCAA.com
- Atlanta has hosted the SEC title game repeatedly, and this marked one of the marquee matchups of the season. NCAA.com
- The Bulldogs entered with an 11-1 record and No. 3 ranking; Alabama was 10-2 and No. 9. University of Georgia Athletics
- Georgia won the game 28–7 and clinched the SEC title. NCAA.com
This wasn’t just another game — it was a rematch and a statement game, with huge playoff implications and massive fan interest. SI