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‘College GameDay’ will visit three straight SEC schools to open 2026 season

College GameDay will visit three straight SEC schools to open the 2026 season, marking a historic start to its 40th season.

By · Published August 22, 2026  20:26 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026  20:35 UTC

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The College GameDay show announced its locations for the first three weeks of the 2026 season. The show will visit three consecutive SEC schools to open the season, with the third stop confirmed as the LSU-Ole Miss game.

Epilogue added 26d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: College GameDay will visit three straight SEC schools to open the 2026 season, marking a historic start to its 40th season.
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The College GameDay cast will reunite for its 40th season. The show will visit three straight SEC schools to open the season. The first stop will be at Ole Miss for the LSU-Ole Miss game in Week 3.

The announcement was made by ESPN and confirmed by multiple outlets. The full cast will reunite for the historic season. The first stop will be at Ole Miss for the LSU-Ole Miss game in Week 3.

The announcement was made by ESPN and confirmed by multiple outlets. The full cast will reunite for the historic season.

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Questions people are asking

What is the significance of the 2026 season for College GameDay?

The 2026 season marks the 40th season of College GameDay, and the show will visit three straight SEC schools to open the season.

Where will College GameDay be in Week 3 of the 2026 season?

College GameDay will be at Ole Miss for the LSU-Ole Miss game in Week 3 of the 2026 season.

What is the full cast of College GameDay reuniting for the 2026 season?

The full cast of College GameDay will reunite for the 2026 season, as announced by ESPN.

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