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ESPN's College GameDay Sets Two Stops for CFP Opening Round

Dec 11, 2024 at 6:19 PM

ESPN's College GameDay has made an exciting announcement regarding the first round of the College Football Playoff. The pregame show has decided to double up, with four games spread across two locations, promising a wild and thrilling experience. Get your team's official College Football Playoff watch from AXIA by clicking here: "Watches that tell so much more than time." You can witness the announcement below.

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Notre Dame Stop

College GameDay will be on hand as Indiana travels to South Bend for the 10 vs. 7 game with the Irish hosting. Marcus Freeman, the head coach, and the Irish are all set to welcome the pregame show to their field with the CFP logo prominently displayed. Freeman emphasized the importance of controlling the noise that surrounds the team. "So, is the noise louder?" he said last week. "If you let it be. If you let it be, right? We control the volume of the noise, in terms of what we read, who we listen to, who we talk to, we control that. We control what things go into our head, so it’s a choice we all have to make, to turn down the noise. The noise is loud, sure, I mean, shoot, I’m sure I can get on social media and it’ll be a lot louder. But we, I, control the volume of the noise that goes into my head." This shows the team's focus and determination in the face of external distractions.

The winner of this game will advance to the quarterfinals to take on Georgia, adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament. Notre Dame will be looking to make a strong showing and continue their journey in the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State Stop

College GameDay will also travel to Columbus as Ohio State hosts Tennessee. The Buckeyes have had a challenging season after losing to Michigan, but Ryan Day is ready to turn the page. "It’s gonna be a great atmosphere, and our guys are fired up to go finish the season with a win in Ohio Stadium," Day said. "Getting this first win will be critical in building momentum as you head into the teeth of the playoffs. And when you look at tournament play, you look at playoffs, we all know that that first game is very, very important." The Buckeyes are determined to bounce back and make a statement in the playoffs.

The winner of this game will advance to take on Oregon, the No. 1 seed. Ohio State will be looking to use this opportunity to regain their form and make a deep run in the tournament. With the College Football Playoff in full swing, these two stops by College GameDay are sure to be highlights of the season.