- College GameDay will broadcast live from College Station, Texas, at 9 a.m. ET on Dec. 20.
- The pregame show previews the CFP tripleheader ahead of Texas A&M vs. Miami.
- 2012 Heisman winner Johnny Manziel is the guest picker for the A&M-Miami game.
- Hosts include Rece Davis, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Desmond Howard and Kirk Herbstreit.
H2: Where and when is College GameDay?
ESPN’s College GameDay will be on-site in College Station, Texas, for the College Football Playoff (CFP) first-round matchup between No. 7 Texas A&M (11-1) and No. 10 Miami (10-2). The three-hour show airs live from 9 a.m. to noon ET (10 a.m. local) on Dec. 20, serving as the pregame window ahead of the CFP tripleheader.
H3: Who’s on the set?
Rece Davis returns as anchor, joined by analysts and personalities Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Desmond Howard and Kirk Herbstreit. The panel will break down the season’s final matchups and set the stage for the playoff tripleheader.
H3: Guest picker — Johnny Manziel
2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is the show’s guest picker for the Texas A&M vs. Miami tilt. This marks Manziel’s second time serving as a guest picker; he also appeared in that role for Texas A&M’s Week 1 matchup against Notre Dame in 2024.
H2: Why this stop matters
College Station has become a frequent GameDay destination in 2025, and this broadcast follows the Aggies’ high-profile season. The appearance marks the first GameDay visit to College Station since Nov. 30, when Texas A&M hosted rival Texas. The show will preview both first-round CFP games in the tripleheader, including Oklahoma vs. Alabama in Norman and Texas A&M vs. Miami in College Station.
H3: Quick look — GameDay 2025 stops
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 7: Indiana at Oregon (Eugene)
Week 8: Ole Miss at Georgia (Athens)
Week 9: Missouri at Vanderbilt (Nashville)
Week 10: Cincinnati at Utah (Salt Lake City)
Week 11: BYU at Texas Tech (Lubbock)
Week 12: Notre Dame at Pitt (Pittsburgh)
Week 13: USC at Oregon (Eugene)
Week 14: Ohio State at Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Week 15: SEC title — Georgia vs. Alabama (Atlanta)
CFP first round stops include Norman (Oklahoma vs. Alabama) and College Station (Texas A&M vs. Miami).
H2: How to watch
College GameDay airs live on ESPN from 9 a.m. to noon ET. Fans can also follow updates from the show’s official social channels, including X (Twitter) at @CollegeGameDay, for behind-the-scenes clips and guest-pick announcements.
H4: Bottom line
Expect a spirited on-site show in College Station as GameDay highlights the CFP opener. With Johnny Manziel returning as guest picker and a star-studded panel, the broadcast will preview the weekend’s playoff stakes and deliver key analysis ahead of kickoff.
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