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Ever since ESPN's "College GameDay" preview show premiered for Notre Dame-Florida State in 1993, the pre-game show has traveled around the country at the top games each week. Find the complete rundown of every location below, most appearances and most times hosting, plus the eventual score for each game. 

Along with featuring traditional powers such as Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and more, the show has also visited FCS schools and even DIII. The preview show includes Rece Davis, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit, among others, with Corso making his pick known by donning the headgear (or other related school item) of the winning team.

College GameDay: Most appearances, times hosted

Ohio State has the most appearances with 59. Alabama is a close second with 58 appearances. But the Buckeyes have the most wins with GameDay in attendance, winning 40 games. Ohio State has also hosted the most times with 23.

Most times hosting

• Ohio State — 23
• Alabama — 19
• Michigan — 15
• Florida, LSU — 13

Most appearances

• Ohio State — 59
• Alabama — 59
• Florida — 42
• Michigan, Oklahoma — 40
• Notre Dame — 37
• Florida State, Georgia — 36
• Ohio State — 40 (40-19 record)
• Alabama — 37 (37-21 record)
• Oklahoma — 27 (27-13 record)
• Florida — 26 (26-16 record)
• Michigan — 21 (21-19 record)
• LSU — 21 (21-13 record)

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Fun oddities

• FCS North Dakota State has the best win percentage with at least two appearances; NDSU is 3-0.
• For teams with at least five appearances, USC leads the nation in winning percentage. The Trojans are 18-6 in College GameDay games.
• One DIII school has hosted: Williams for its 2007 game against Amherst.
• Though not held in consecutive weeks, Ohio State is the only school to play in three College GameDays in a row in the same season. In 1996, GameDay was at Ohio State's games against Notre Dame (29-16 win), Penn State (38-7 win) and Iowa (38-26 win).
• Arizona, Arizona State, BYU and Oregon State have the worst records in College GameDay games, each going 0-3.
• Army has the most GameDay appearances for a school outside the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC (and not including Notre Dame). The Black Knights are 5-7, last hosting in 2020.

College GameDay: Locations, all-time appearances

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What is College GameDay Built by The Home Depot ?

ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot is college football's premier pre-game show. Entering its 36th season, the show travels to a different college campus or game site each week of the season from early September through the College Football Playoff National Championship in January. The locations - usually announced a week in advance - are chosen by ESPN based on competitive matchups, rivalries and other factors.

How can I watch the live broadcast?

College GameDay airs at 9am - noon ET on ESPN and ESPNU throughout the football season and is available for streaming through the ESPN App. ESPN's social and digital pre-pre-game show Countdown to College GameDay begins at 8:30am ET weekly and is available to watch on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and the ESPN App.

How do I get selected to stand in the pit during the live broadcast?

Students and fans have the opportunity for up-close view of the show by standing in the pit immediately adjacent to the stage. Selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis for all fans. Students admitted to the pit are encouraged to wear school colors and should have a numbered wristband. Participants are subject to ESPN security procedures and policies.

What is the ESPN policy for pit participants?

The following items are prohibited in the pit: bags (of any kind), food and drinks, pens, pencils, markers or dry erase boards and signs on sticks. Throwing objects is strictly prohibited in the pit. A number of sign regulations are required as well.

What are the College GameDay sign regulations?

One of the most beloved traditions associated with College GameDay is the making of signs. No vulgar signs, .com, .net, .org, political or religious signs are allowed. For fans entering the pit, signs cannot be on poles or oversized. All signs brought to Saturday's taping will be inspected before entry and must abide by College GameDay's sign policies or will be removed.

ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Delivers Recording-Breaking Season as the Most-Watched Regular Season Ever

• GameDay remains the most-watched sports news / studio show on cable and college football’s most-watched pregame show
• Digital and social deliver notable year-over-year growth
• Four new host schools highlight the milestone 2022 season

ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot delivered substantial viewership growth during the 2022 college football season to mark its most-watched regular season and second most-watched overall season in the show’s 36-year history. The historic campaign included visits to four new campus sites, including two FCS stops and seven trips to top-10 matchups. In all, the premier pregame show has now hosted 436 road shows.

During the record-breaking year, GameDay averaged 2.1 million viewers and increased viewership in all key demographics with an overall 8% increase across all viewers. Female viewership alone rose by 10% from 2021.

Including conference championship week, GameDay recorded its second most-watched overall season ever and most-watched season since the show expanded to three hours in 2013. College GameDay remains the most-watched sports news and studio show on cable and college football’s No. 1 pregame show, outpacing the competition by 70% overall and 104% in the final hour.

GameDay’s most-watched show of 2022 was Week 13 at the Michigan-Ohio State game, averaging 2.4 million viewers, including 3.1 million in the final hour. Overall, it was the program’s seventh most-watched telecast on record.

Familiar Favorites and Notable Newcomers

Georgia All-American and College Football Hall of Famer David Pollack returned for his 11th season on the show along with veteran reporters Gene   Wojciechowski  (12th season) and  Jen Lada  (seventh season), who brought remarkable and impactful stories week after week including Wojciechowski’s feature on Michigan football and Demetrius ‘Meechie’ Walker and Lada’s story on Clemson’s Bryan Bresee and his sister Ella.

Pat McAfee joined the team in Week 2 after signing a new multi-year deal to become a full-time analyst on the show. In addition, fitness instructor and in-arena host Jess Sims joined the cast as a GameDay reporter, while award-winning college football writer Pete Thamel contributed to the show in his first season with ESPN .

Research producer  Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica was celebrated during the Big 12 Championship show as he made one final appearance on GameDay , concluding his 29th season .

Big 12 leads all conferences with four GameDay visits The Big 12 led all conferences with four GameDay visits in 2022. The show traveled to Texas (twice), Kansas and to the Dr Pepper Big 12 Conference Championship in Arlington. In all, GameDay visited eight different conferences over 14 weeks this season: ACC (1), Big Ten (2), Big 12 (4), Big Sky (1), Pac-12 (1), SEC (3), SWAC (1) and Sun Belt (1).

First-Time Stops

College GameDay traveled far and wide during the 2022 season, notching four first-time stops to bring the premier pregame show’s total visits to 80 different schools and 99 different cities all time. GameDay made its first stop in Boone, N.C., for Appalachian State during Week 3 before making its way to Kansas in Week 6.

In Week 9, Jackson State took center stage as the first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) campus to host the show and the fourth trip all-time to a game featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Another first for the record books – GameDay ’s Week 12 stop at Montana State marked the coldest show on record (-3 degrees Fahrenheit) as well as the first Big Sky Conference school to host and the second visit to an FCS site in 2022. Montana became the 41st state where GameDay has hosted a show.

The first-time stops brought in the viewers as well – App State, Kansas and Montana State shows all topped 2.1 million viewers, while Jackson State scored 1.8 million viewers, adding to the record-breaking season.

By the Numbers

Social and Digital Delivers

• GameDay ’s social platforms added to the success of the season – the show’s TikTok account eclipsed 1 million followers in only its second season, complementing the show’s Twitter (3 million followers), Facebook (2 million) and Instagram (1 million) accounts
• Total engagement across GameDay social platforms was up 518% from 2021 while total video views were up 640% across all platforms. GameDay TikTok alone accumulated over 251 million views throughout the regular season
• ESPN’s weekly digital and social show Countdown to GameDay saw significant increases during its sophomore season. Co-hosted by Christine Williamson , Harry Douglas and Harry Lyles Jr., Countdown brought in 12.2 million total viewers, a 25% year-over-year increase and marked a 20% increase in average weekly viewers
• ESPN Audio’s re-launched College GameDay podcast , featuring Rece Davis and Pete Thamel, along with David Pollack and Bill Connelly, was available for the first time as on-demand video podcast on YouTube in addition to all audio platforms. By the end of the regular season, combined downloads and views were well over a million, with the show continuing through bowl season and offseason
• This season, ESPN.com enhanced its GameDay offerings and the show launched the College GameDay Hub , a new online destination where fans can access information about each week’s campus sites and more

GameDay Extras

• GameDay kicked off the season in Columbus with a special Week 1 performance by GRAMMY® nominated rapper Jack Harlow, who then joined the crew as the guest picker
• Other notable celebrity guest pickers this season included Luke Combs (Week 3, App State), Sabrina Ionescu – the show’s first WNBA picker (Week 8, Oregon), Peyton Manning (Week 7, Tennessee) and professional golfer Jordan Spieth (Week 11, Texas)
• ESPN launched a new creative campaign this year – ‘The Greatest Story Ever Played’ – promoting the 2022 college football season. The second ad in the series highlighted the story behind the Washington State Cougars’ flag and its GameDay history
• GameDay even launched its own personalized cereals to commemorate Rivalry Week in November

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• Disney Advertising celebrated its longest-running sponsorship this year with the 20th anniversary of The Home Depot as the title sponsor of GameDay
• Nine brands supported GameDay during the 2022 season with newcomers DoorDash and Old Dominion Freight Line joining The Home Depot, Aflac, AT&T, Coors Light, GEICO, Goodyear and Pizza Hut

The Show Goes On College GameDay will wrap up the 2022-23 college football season with special editions originating from the College Football Playoffs semifinal at the Peach Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. – noon ET ahead of No. 1 Georgia and No. 4 Ohio State’s showdown for the National Championship spot (8 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App). The show will then close out the season at the CFP National Championship on Monday, Jan. 9, from 5-7 p.m. ET before the big game (7:30 p.m., ESPN and the ESPN App).

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'College GameDay' 2024: Schedule, locations, recaps, more

"College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" is back! The 38th season of " College GameDay " has kicked off with its 31st year of road shows. Rece Davis hosts the three-hour show joined by analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee, along with college football insider Pete Thamel and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims . The premier college football pregame show airs from 9 a.m. to noon ET on ESPN and ESPNU. The pit opens at 6:30 a.m. ET, and fans can line up early.

See below for more details on where "College GameDay" will be each week of the 2024 college football season . We'll provide information on guest pickers, concerts and where to park if you're headed to the stadium for the show.

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"College Gameday" visited Norman, OK for Tennessee vs. Oklahoma . Tennessee beat Oklahoma 25-15 .

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"College Gameday" visited Columbia, SC for the first time in a decade for LSU vs. South Carolina . LSU beat South Carolina 36 to 33 .

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"College Gameday" visited Ann Arbor, MI for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 10 Michigan . Texas beat Michigan 31 to 12 .

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"College GameDay" visited College Station, Texas for a fiery matchup between No. 20 Texas A&M and No. 7 Notre Dame . Notre Dame beat Texas A&M 23 to 13 .

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"College GameDay" visited Dublin, Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Florida State and Georgia Tech . The Yellow Jackets upset the Seminoles 24 to 21 .

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"College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" is back! The 38th season of " College GameDay " has kicked off with its 31st year of road shows. Rece Davis hosts the three-hour show joined by analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee, along with college football insider Pete Thamel and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims . The premier college football pregame show airs from 9 a.m. to noon ET on ESPN and ESPNU. The pit opens at 6:30 a.m. ET, and fans can line up early.

See below for more details on where "College GameDay" will be each week of the 2024 college football season . We'll provide information on guest pickers, concerts and where to park if you're headed to the stadium for the show.

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"College Gameday" visited Columbia, SC for the first time in a decade for LSU vs. South Carolina . LSU beat South Carolina 36 to 33 .

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"College Gameday" visited Ann Arbor, MI for No. 3 Texas vs. No. 10 Michigan . Texas beat Michigan 31 to 12 .

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"College GameDay" visited College Station, Texas for a fiery matchup between No. 20 Texas A&M and No. 7 Notre Dame . Notre Dame beat Texas A&M 23 to 13 .

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"College GameDay" visited Dublin, Ireland for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Florida State and Georgia Tech . The Yellow Jackets upset the Seminoles 24 to 21 .

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College GameDay’s most popular destinations

Earlier this week, College GameDay producer Lee Fitting tweeted the following:

This year, @CollegeGameDay will broadcast from a location that we've never been to before. Always fun. — Lee Fitting (@leefitting) May 28, 2014

While we don’t know where that location will be just yet, it got people guessing as to where it might be. It got us thinking about all the places they’ve gone in the past. Repeatedly. Like 13 times in some instances. Below are the most popular hosts in the history of College GameDay:

1) Ohio State – 13 visits

This might be a surprise considering many Ohio State fans feel that there’s a conspiracy against them and every non-SEC school at ESPN. The last time the Buckeyes hosted College Game Day was in 2010, when they blew out Penn State, 38-14. Even though Penn State was unranked, the game still drew an attendance of over 105,000. Ohio State is at the top of this list because of the team’s lenghty success and (insane) devoted fanbase.  I would be surprised if they didn’t host this coming season since it’s been such a long time.

2) Florida – 12 visits

The Gators welcomed South Carolina to Gainesville in 2012, the last time Florida hosted the ESPN crew.  Even though SC was ranked 7th at the time, #2 Florida curb stomped them, 44-11, in front of 90,000 people.

3) Michigan – 11 visits

I find it somewhat surprising that the last times Michigan and Ohio State hosted GameDay, they weren’t playing each other. It’s THE GAME, after all. Michigan hosted Fowler, Corso, Herbstreit and co. last year when Notre Dame came to Ann Arbor as the higher ranked team and left with a 41-30 loss.

4) USC – 10 visits

USC upset Stanford, 20-17, when they hosted the Cardinal last season. The interesting thing about USC is that they had never hosted before 2004, and in 2004 they hosted twice, as well as once in 2005 and twice in 2006. I am sure Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush had a lot to do with that, however USC has still hosted GameDay at least once every year since 2010.

T5) Florida State – 9 visits

The Seminoles smoked the Hurricanes into oblivion last season, 41-14. As a ‘Canes fan, it was super depressing to watch that mess unfold, as I really thought Miami was coming back from the nose dive it’s been in for several years. Oh wait, this blurb was supposed to be about FSU? Oh well!

T5) Auburn – 9 visits

Y’all remember this , right? Well, that’s when Auburn last hosted College GameDay and upset #1 Alabama on a 107 yard missed field goal return for a TD or whatever the yardage was. That was easily the most exciting game of the 2013 college football season.

T5) LSU – 9 visits

LSU last hosted in 2012, losing to #1 Alabama by the claw of a tiger (SEE WHAT I DID THERE? Okay, I will see myself out). Surprisingly, that’s the only visit by GameDay to Baton Rouge since 2009.

T8) Oregon – 8 visits

Oregon has hosted for the last five years in a row, so it will be interesting to see whether or not the streak remains in 2014. Last season, the Ducks absolutely CRUSHED a fairly decent UCLA team, 42-14 in front of the GameDay gang.

T8) Notre Dame – 8 visits

South Bend will always go down in history as the first on-campus College GameDay show back in 1993 for #1 Florida State at #2 Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish also last hosted in 2012, beating a ranked Stanford team, 20-13. Stanford does not do very well as the away team when the home team is hosting GameDay, in October, if there’s a full moon, when the Wednesday before dropped below 70-degrees, etc.

T8) Alabama – 8 visits

Given the Crimson Tide have been the top program in college football the last five years, you would think they would rank much higher. However, GameDay’s first visit to Tuscaloosa wasn’t until 2001. The Alabama/LSU game is always a huge draw, obviously, since the last time College GameDay visited both campuses, the schools were playing each other.

T8) Tennessee – 8 visits

At the other end of the spectrum are the Vols. Before hosting in 2012, GameDay hadn’t visited Knoxville since 2004, which is tied for the biggest gap between the top ten hosts.

Others: Teams I am surprised haven’t hosted more: Miami (FL) has only hosted six times, and not since 2006. Texas and Nebraska have also only hosted six, and those are also teams with big fan bases and a history of success.

We’re excited to see this year’s schedule and the new location reveal. Last year, North Dakota State and Washington were first time hosts. Who will it be this year? Villanova? Yes… no… maybe?

You can find the full list of GameDay hosts  here .

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ESPN’s  College GameDay Built by The Home Depot  returns for the 2023-24 college football season with a trip to Charlotte, N.C., before the South Carolina Gamecocks face the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Duke’s Mayo Classic on Saturday, Sept. 2. The three-hour show (9 a.m. ET) will be live from Romare Bearden Park in uptown Charlotte to kick off  GameDay ’s 37th season and 30th year of road shows, which have become synonymous with college football Saturdays over the past three decades.

The Week 1 trip marks  College GameDay ’s 440th road show all-time – and the first-ever visit to a South Carolina-North Carolina game. The Gamecock’s last  GameDay  appearance was 2014, while the Tar Heels appeared in 2010. This is the third trip to uptown Charlotte for  College GameDay  in recent years.

Check below for all the information you need to know about attending tomorrow’s event:

Event Schedule

Show Highlights & Guests

• Comin’ to Your City – announced earlier this week,  GameDay  is celebrating its 30th anniversary of being on the road by launching a refresh of its iconic opening anthem. After 16 years, Big & Rich have passed the mic to The Cadillac Three, Darius Rucker and Lainey Wilson. The new open debuts at the start of Saturday’s Week 1 show (9 a.m.).
• Guest Picker – in addition to being part of the refreshed anthem, Darius Rucker will join the set as the Week 1 guest picker. A South Carolina alum and ardent Gamecocks fan, Rucker is a longtime supporter of  GameDay . He previous appeared as a guest picker in 2012.
• Head coaches Mack Brown (UNC) and Shane Beamer (South Carolina) will both join the  GameDay  desk ahead of their Duke’s Mayo Classic showdown.
• Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton will speak with the  GameDay  crew live from the field in Nashville before the Vols play Virginia in the ‘Wired’ segment.

How to Get in the Pit

Students and fans have the opportunity for up-close view of the show by standing in the pit immediately adjacent to the stage. Selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis for all fans. Students admitted to the pit are encouraged to wear school colors and should have a numbered wristband. Participants are subject to ESPN security procedures and policies.

The following items are prohibited in the pit: bags (of any kind), food and drinks, pens, pencils, markers or dry erase boards and signs on sticks. Throwing objects is strictly prohibited in the pit. A number of sign regulations are required as well.

Sign Regulations

 No vulgar signs, .com, .net, .org, political or religious signs are allowed. For fans entering the pit, signs cannot be on poles or oversized. All signs brought to Saturday’s taping will be inspected before entry and must abide by  College GameDay’s  sign policies or will be removed.

How to Watch

College GameDay  airs at 9 AM ET – Noon ET on ESPN and ESPNU throughout the football season and is available for streaming through the ESPN App. ESPN’s social and digital pre-pre-game show  Countdown to College GameDay  begins at 8:30 AM ET weekly and is available to watch on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and the ESPN App.

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Attending a college game day visit can be an exciting and crucial step in the college recruitment process. It offers a firsthand experience of the campus, team atmosphere, and overall…

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From there, you simply click on the Jump Forward (some schools will use ARMS and not Jump Forward) link and sign up for tickets.

2. Locate the Ticket Request Page

Visit the official football website of the school you’re interested in. Navigate through the site to find any information related to recruit tickets. Some schools may have a dedicated “Recruit Tickets” section, while others might list it under “Ticket Interest Form” or similar headings. Look for links that allow you to request tickets for a game day visit.

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3. Submit Ticket Request

Once you’ve located the ticket request page, fill out the necessary information. This might include your name, contact details, high school, graduation year, and possibly other relevant information. Make sure to provide accurate and up-to-date information to ensure a smooth verification process.

4. Compliance Department Review

After submitting your ticket request, the school’s compliance department will review your information. This step is crucial for verifying that you are indeed a high school student-athlete. They may check your eligibility, graduation year, and other factors to ensure that the tickets are being allocated to the intended audience.

5. Ticket Approval and Notification

Once your request is approved by the compliance department, you will receive notification via email. The email will contain details about the game day visit, including the date, time, location, and any additional instructions you might need. Keep an eye on your email inbox and check your spam folder, just in case.

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6. Prepare for the Visit

As the game day visit approaches, make sure you’re well-prepared. Confirm the visit details, including the schedule, parking arrangements, and any special events. It’s also a good idea to research the team’s recent performance, key players, and game strategies to enhance your understanding of the specific game and team.

7. Attend the Game Day Visit

On the designated day, arrive at the campus early and follow the provided instructions for parking and check-in. Make the most of your visit by interacting with current players, coaches, and fellow recruits. Take notes, ask questions, and immerse yourself in the game day atmosphere.

8. Follow-Up and Express Gratitude

After the game day visit, consider sending a follow-up email expressing your gratitude to the coaching staff and recruiters who hosted you. This professional gesture showcases your genuine interest in the program and leaves a positive impression.

9. Evaluate Your Experience

Take some time to reflect on your game day visit. Did you feel comfortable on campus? Did the atmosphere align with your expectations? Consider how the visit influenced your perception of the school and its athletic program.

10. Continue the Recruitment Process

A successful game day visit is just one step in the recruitment process. Use the insights gained during your visit to further evaluate your options. Stay in touch with the coaching staff, attend prospect camps, and maintain open communication to solidify your college choices.

Remember, each school’s process for setting up a game day visit may vary. Some schools might have online forms, while others may require direct contact with their coaching staff. Just because you experience a game day visit one way with a school, doesn’t mean it will be the same – or even similar – the next time. 

Always follow the instructions provided on the school’s official website and reach out to the compliance department or recruiting coordinator if you have any questions or concerns. With careful research and thorough preparation, your game day visit can be a transformative experience that guides your journey to signing day . 

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Caleb sisk | sep 18, 2024.

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One of the big-name recruits who was in attendance for this game was an in-state offensive lineman who has caught tons of attention for his off-season growth. That recruit is Camden Goforth. Goforth is a 2026 OL from McMinn, County High School in Tennessee.

The in-state talent spoke with Tennessee on SI following this visit.

“The visit was excellent! I enjoyed all of it, from the Vol walk and being on the field for warm-ups to the food at the recruiting event. The atmosphere was amazing, I love going to the night games,” said the McMinn County prospect. “The visit met and exceeded my expectations in many ways. The hospitality at UT was the highest level, everyone was so friendly and accommodating to me and my family.”

He had the chance to meet new people and talk to other recruits on his visit to Knoxville. “We did talk to players and their families from Alabama. We talked about the recruiting process so far. Talked about schools we had visited and upcoming visits also. I also recognized several players that we follow each other on social media but didn’t get a chance to talk before the game.  It was great to hear about other players and their family's experiences about visiting other schools.”

Talking to the coaches was exactly what he wanted to do. He did get the chance to talk to his position coach. “This was one of the top things I wanted from the visit and I was able to talk to Coach Elarbee and the OL staff before the game. I had great conversations with not only Coach (Glen) Elarbee but also Coach (Kevin) Pendleton, Coach (Chris) Labidou, Coach (Parker) Ball, and Coach (Evan) Davis.”

The in-state prospect is hopeful to visit again soon and later on down the road. “I don’t have a date yet but it was discussed about me coming back to be on campus.  I’m hoping soon, but want to come to a spring practice and I would love to come back and see all the facilities and have more conversations with the coaches and staff very soon.”

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Get more from your GameDay visit

Looking for something to do during the nearly eight-hour stretch between ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast and the scheduled kickoff for the matchup between 12th‑ranked Oregon and No. 25 Washington State?

From a visit to Ferdinand’s, WSU’s gourmet ice cream shop, to bear viewing, wine tasting, and maybe even nine holes at the Palouse Ridge Golf Club, the Pullman campus and surrounding community have plenty to offer in addition the customary world-class tailgating.

You’ll find highlights below but can also check out WSU’s events calendar and the detail-packed GameDay page compiled by the Athletics department.

Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe

Located in the Food Quality Building on the WSU Pullman campus, two blocks east of the new Biotech/Life Sciences building. Ice cream and the world-famous Cougar Gold cheese along with other delicious dairy items are made on site at WSU’s creamery . — Location: 2035 NE Ferdinand’s Lane. Hours: Open until 4:30 p.m. Friday and from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Schnitzer Museum of Art

This is Washington’s largest public fine-arts facility east of the Cascades. Built mostly with private donations, it features seven galleries and 14,000 square feet of exhibit space all within the giant, attention-grabbing red cube. — Location: Terrell Mall across from the CUB. Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

Conner Museum of Natural History

This museum can trace its roots to 1894 and features the largest public display of taxidermy mounts of birds and mammals in the Pacific Northwest. — Location: 125 Abelson Hall on the WSU campus. Hours: Open seven days a week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Center

Fieldhouse Food Fair

With several vendors offering beer, wine, soda, water, cocktails and food, along with multiple televisions, an on‑site The Bookie location and a friendly, open layout, the Hollingbery Fieldhouse Food Fair is a great place to meet fellow WSU fans, enjoy football games around the country and prepare for Cougar football gameday! Make your way to the north side of Hollingbery Fieldhouse two hours and 30 minutes before kickoff for the Cougar Prowl as coach Mike Leach and the Cougar football team arrive on campus and walk through Hollingbery Fieldhouse to the locker room before the game. — Location: Hollingbery Fieldhouse. Hours: Opens three hours before kickoff.

Wine tasting at Visitor Center

The tasting will feature two wines each from WSU alumni wineries Gamache Vintners and Clearwater Canyon Cellars. Tasting tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the door beginning at 3 p.m. The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center is located in downtown Pullman — an easy walk from campus. — Location: 150 E Spring Street. Center Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Wine Tasting: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday.

Compton Union Building

Barbeque and carvery items to be sold for a Kickoff event at 1:30 p.m. Family-fun entertainment, games, giveaways and affordable food will be available on the second floor of the CUB, in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom. — Location: Along Terrell Mall west of the south entrance to Martin Stadium. Hours: The CUB will remain open 24 hours beginning Friday, with some food court vendors opening as early as 5 a.m.

WSU volleyball

Washington State looks to get back on track in Pac‑12 play after falling to both No. 2 Stanford, and California on the road last week. The Cougars, ranked 23rd nationally, will welcome No. 14 USC at 8 p.m. Friday, and No. 20 UCLA at noon Sunday, with both showdowns at Bohler Gym. — Location: Bohler Gym Start Time: No. 14 USC at 8 p.m. Friday, and No. 20 UCLA at noon Sunday.

WSU men’s basketball open practice

Washington State University men’s basketball will hold a practice open to the public, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 12:30 p.m. in the basketball practice gym, P.E. Building 146. Fans will get a glimpse of WSU’s seven newcomers, two freshman and five junior college transfers. This season’s men’s basketball poster will be available to those in attendance and members of the men’s basketball team will be available to sign autographs following the conclusion of practice. — Location: Basketball practice gym, P.E. Building 146. Start Time: 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Student Recreation Center

A $12 guest pass can be purchased for the weekend for anyone looking to hit the gym while they’re in town. — Location: On North Fairway Road, behind Beasley Coliseum and across from the tennis courts. Hours: Open 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Palouse Ridge Golf Course

School of Music faculty and students perform regularly on the Pullman campus, and there’s two performances set for Friday.

• Second-year graduate student Raul E. Blanco will perform a selection of his own original compositions and arrangements of jazz piano. The performance is set for 3:10 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Kimbrough Music Building, and is made possible by WSU School of Music and the Jazz Society at WSU. — Location: Kimbrough Music Building Hours: 3:10 to 4 p.m. Friday.
• The Faculty Artist Series features Brad Ard Opus 62, performing original works as well as selections from standard repertoire with his group ‘Fatt Jazz’. The quartet includes Dan Smith on drums, Dave Snider on bass and Mindy Ard on percussion. The performance is set for 8 to 10 p.m. in the Kimbrough Music Building. General admission: $10, students w/ cougar card free. — Location: Kimbrough Music Building Hours: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday.

Multicultural Student Services BBQ

Tickets can be purchased before the event for $20 or $25 at the door. Children get in for $5. Washington State University’s Multicultural Student Services invites the community to a pre-game barbecue and raffle on Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at the ZZU Club + Grub in Pullman. Proceeds from the event will help WSU Dreamers renew their DACA status and support the Cougs Feeding Cougs Program which helps feed WSU food insecure students. Live performances from Brissa Folklórico Dance Group, a Samoan dance group, The Hawaii Club, God’s Harmony, Dan Maher, Broken Jukebox and Legado SN. — Location: ZZU Club + Grub in Pullman. Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pets and Petrol Donation

Pet items can be donated during the month of October. You can bring your items to this meet, donate to the shelters directly, or contact Katie Iverson to leave donations with her. Pets and tailgaters are welcomed. — Location: Sunnyside Park. Hours: 12–3 p.m. Saturday.

Hotel Transylvania 3

Hotel Transylvania 3 will be shown multiple times through the weekend. Films are free with WSU CougarCard and $2 for guests in the CUB auditorium. — Location: CUB auditorium. Hours: Showtimes are Friday–Saturday 6 & 9 p.m. Sunday 4 & 7 p.m.

Moscow Farmers Market

This award-winning market operates from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. along Main Street and Friendship Square in nearby Moscow, Idaho — just a short, 9‑mile drive east of Pullman along state Highway 270. — Location: Friendship Square (Moscow, ID). Hours: 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday.

Haunted Palouse

This popular civic gathering occurs in downtown Palouse, a scenic farm town 15 miles north of Pullman. Two haunted houses and a haunted hay ride are available as part of admission. All participants must be 12 years of age or older. No exceptions. — Location: Palouse, WA — 15 miles north of Pullman along state Highway 27. Dates: Oct. 19, 20, 26, 27 Hours: Ticket sales are from 7 to 10 p.m. next to Banner Bank.

Shark Week 5K Saturday morning

A 5 kilometer race to raise money for WSU Shark Conservation Club’s shark tagging expedition, $20. — Location: Corner of NE Stadium Way and Ferdinand’s Lane. Hours: 9 a.m. Saturday.

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House where four University of Idaho students were killed will be demolished

The off-campus residence where  four University of Idaho students were found dead  in November will be demolished, the school said Friday.

The owner of the three-story King Street House where the  bodies of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves  were found offered it to the university.

The offer was accepted by the university. The school decided to get rid of the structure, which is located blocks away from campus, University President Scott Green said in a statement.

The slayings rocked the small community of Moscow, where investigators grappled with what the town’s police chief would later describe as a “very complex” case.

“This is a healing step and removes the physical structure where the crime that shook our community was committed,” Green said. “Demolition also removes efforts to further sensationalize the crime scene.”

The university is also “evaluating options where students may be involved in the future development of the property.”

Scholarships in honor of three of the students have been established and a fourth is in the works, Green said. A plan to create a memorial is also being developed.

“We will never forget Xana, Ethan, Madison and Kaylee, and I will do everything in my power to protect their dignity and respect their memory,” Green said.

Three of the victims were roommates in the house, and Kernodle’s boyfriend, Chapin, was staying overnight, according to investigators.

Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was arrested  late last year in Pennsylvania and has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary.

The four charges of first-degree murder carry sentences that could include life in prison to the death penalty.

He is scheduled for a five-day preliminary hearing starting June 26.

At the time of the slayings, Kohberger was a  doctoral student , studying criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University in Pullman, a short drive over the state line from Moscow. A WSU official has said Kohberger is no longer enrolled.

This story first appeared on NBCNews.com .

Mirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News based in New York City.

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