- ESPN’s College GameDay broadcasts live from College Station, Texas, on Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. ET.
- Guest picker: 2012 Heisman winner Johnny Manziel returns for his second appearance.
- The three-hour pregame show previews the CFP tripleheader, led by Rece Davis and regular analysts.
Where and when is College GameDay?
ESPN’s College GameDay will be on site in College Station, Texas, on Saturday, Dec. 20. The show airs live from 9 a.m. to noon ET (10 a.m. local time) ahead of the College Football Playoff first-round matchup between No. 7 Texas A&M (11-1) and No. 10 Miami (10-2).
What the broadcast will feature
The three-hour pregame will be anchored by Rece Davis alongside analysts Pat McAfee, Desmond Howard and Kirk Herbstreit, with comments from Nick Saban. The program will preview the CFP tripleheader and build toward kickoff in College Station.
Guest picker: Johnny Manziel
2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel serves as College GameDay’s guest picker for the Texas A&M vs. Miami game. This marks Manziel’s second time filling the role; he also appeared as the guest picker for the Aggies’ 2024 Week 1 matchup against Notre Dame. Manziel’s presence brings added star power and local relevance to the pregame show.
How to watch
College GameDay airs live on ESPN from 9 a.m. to noon ET. The pregame leads into the first of three CFP games on Saturday. Fans can follow additional content and updates on College GameDay’s X account: @CollegeGameDay on X.
College GameDay 2025 stops (selected)
Here’s a quick look at where the show has traveled this season:
- Week 1: Texas at Ohio State (Columbus)
- Week 3: Georgia at Tennessee (Knoxville)
- Week 4: Florida at Miami (Miami Gardens)
- Week 5: Oregon at Penn State (State College)
- Week 6: Vanderbilt at Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
- Week 11: BYU at Texas Tech (Lubbock)
- Week 14: Ohio State at Michigan (Ann Arbor)
- Week 15: SEC Championship — Georgia vs. Alabama (Atlanta)
- CFP first round: Oklahoma vs. Alabama (Norman) and Texas A&M vs. Miami (College Station)
Why this visit matters
College Station is a major college football market and hosts a passionate Aggies fan base. GameDay’s return to Kyle Field underscores the high stakes of the CFP opener and gives national viewers context ahead of the matchup. With Johnny Manziel as guest picker, the segment adds a connection to Texas A&M history and local interest.
For fans planning to attend, arrive early: the show draws large crowds, and the program begins promptly at 9 a.m. ET. Tune in on ESPN for live analysis, picks and the full pregame build-up to Texas A&M vs. Miami.
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