College GameDay Moving Indoors for Alabama-Georgia Amid Hurricane Isaias
The move follows forecasted storm threats, and ESPN said the show will air live from 8-11 a.m. CT with new fan entry rules.
- Due to forecasted inclement weather from Hurricane Isaias, ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast live from Coleman Coliseum on Saturday, October 10, relocating from its traditional outdoor location on The Quad at the University of Alabama.
- Hurricane Isaias strengthened overnight into a Category 2 storm, prompting the relocation; meteorologist James Spann expects primary threats in Tuscaloosa to include wind, rain, flooding, and tornadoes on Saturday morning.
- Pat McAfee announced Wednesday that former Crimson Tide quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young will serve as the celebrity guest picker; the show airs from 8-11 a.m. CT.
- Attendees must follow a clear bag policy for entry and cannot camp overnight; raffle tickets for Pat McAfee's "Kicking is Easy." Contest will be distributed at both north and east entrances starting at 5:15 a.m.
- This marks the second time this season weather has forced the show indoors, following a lightning disruption on September 5 in Baton Rouge; Saturday's broadcast precedes the Alabama-Georgia football game, the 22nd time Alabama has hosted the program.
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Hurricane Isaias forces 'College GameDay' indoors in Tuscaloosa
Hurricane Isaias is pushing College GameDay off the quad and indoors for the weekend’s biggest game. ESPN announced Thursday that, because of expected inclement weather, Saturday’s show ahead of No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama will originate from Coleman Coliseum, the Crimson Tide’s basketball home. Forecasters say Hurricane Isaias could make landfall late Friday…
ESPN College GameDay to Broadcast from Coleman Coliseum on Saturday - Alabama Athletics
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Due to the forecasted inclement weather on Saturday morning, ESPN's College GameDay will now broadcast live from Coleman Coliseum. The show will air from 8-11 a.m. CT on ESPN, ESPNU, Disney+ and the ESPN App.
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