ESPN’s “College GameDay” is set to make its way to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to cover the highly anticipated clash known as “The Game,” featuring the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines against the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. This matchup is particularly significant as the Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) aim to end a four-game losing streak against their rivals from Michigan (9-2, 7-1) while simultaneously trying to secure a spot in the Big Ten Conference championship game.
Both teams are eyeing a championship opportunity, though Michigan will need some favorable outcomes, including a victory for Purdue over Indiana and an upset of Oregon by Washington, to advance. The possibility of a rematch between the Wolverines and Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game remains open, adding further intrigue.
“College GameDay” will be broadcasting live from Michigan Stadium on Saturday, November 29, at 9 a.m. ET. This event marks the tenth time that the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry has been chosen as the “GameDay” location, with Michigan holding a 4-5 record in previous appearances. However, the Wolverines have enjoyed success in Ann Arbor, with a 3-1 record when hosting “GameDay.” Notably, this will be the first time Michigan has hosted the show since they faced Texas in Week 2 of the 2024 season.
Fans can catch the three-hour pregame show on ESPN, featuring familiar faces such as Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Desmond Howard, and Kirk Herbstreit, as they discuss the biggest stories and matchups leading into Week 14. The show will conclude just in time for the noon ET kickoff of “The Game,” which will be televised on Fox.
The weekend also sets the stage for numerous key conference championship games, with a highlight being the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis, which may feature an undefeated Ohio State facing off against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. Other potential championship matchups include the SEC title game, featuring powerhouses such as Texas A&M, Georgia, and Alabama.
As a reminder of the season’s excitement, “College GameDay” has visited a variety of matchups, including Texas at Ohio State, Michigan at Oklahoma, and Georgia at Tennessee, throughout the weeks leading up to this defining moment in college football. Stay tuned for the announcement of the guest picker for this special edition of “College GameDay.”