ESPN brings College GameDay to Boise for Saturday 4 p.m. matchup
The network will broadcast from Albertsons Stadium before the Broncos face Oregon State, marking the show's return to the city since 2010.
By Justin Brooks ·
ESPN announced on Monday that its College GameDay show will broadcast live from Boise on Saturday, November 14. The production will be staged at Albertsons Stadium, known locally as The Blue, ahead of the Boise State Broncos' 4 p.m. MT kickoff against the Oregon State Beavers.
The Broncos enter the matchup with an 8-1 overall record and a 5-0 mark in Pac-12 play. They secured their most recent victory on Saturday night by defeating Colorado State 64-38. The Beavers arrive in Boise with a 5-4 overall record and a 3-2 conference record, having lost to the Texas State Bobcats 42-21 the previous evening.
This is the first time College GameDay has visited Boise since 2010. That previous appearance occurred during the playing days of Kellen Moore and the coaching tenure of Chris Petersen. The Saturday broadcast marks the 12th meeting between the Broncos and Beavers in program history and the first contest between the two schools as members of the same conference. Boise State holds a 4-1 all-time record against Oregon State at The Blue.
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 Steve Coughlin, and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims will also be present. Saban, the former Alabama head coach, is known for his skeptical view of Boise State's presence in the playoff discussions, arguing the format should favor larger programs. He will interact with Boise State fans early in the day before the game.
The show is available nationally through ESPN, ESPNU, the ESPN App, and Disney+. It is considered the most-watched program in college football. The visit provides exposure for Boise State Athletics, which operates with limited financial resources compared to other major programs. The broadcast also serves as a visibility boost for the Pac-12 Conference, which is in its first year back with a reduced membership after most of its original members left for other conferences.
