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ESPN: ‘College GameDay’ Marks 40th Season, 500th Road Show on Sept 5. at LSU
ESPN's College GameDay will open its 40th season in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 5, marking its 500th road show and featuring the debut of new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin against Clemson.
LSU hired Kiffin to lead the Tigers after firing Brian Kelly during the 2025 season, with this matchup serving as the second half of a home-and-home series following LSU's 17-10 victory last year.
Tiger Stadium, one of college football's loudest environments, will host the broadcast for the 15th time, with ESPN vice president Matt Garrett calling the opening weeks "marquee matchups" to set the tone for fall.
Clemson enters 2026 after a 7-6 finish in 2025, the program's worst season under coach Dabo Swinney in over a decade, though the Tigers maintain elite recruiting infrastructure and optimism around a retooled roster.
College GameDay will head to Austin, Texas, on September 12 for the Ohio State vs. Texas game, while LSU's most anticipated 2026 matchup remains its September 19 road clash against Ole Miss.