'College GameDay' taking surprise trip to Idaho for Oregon State-Boise State
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- ESPN announced that College GameDay will broadcast from Boise, Idaho, for the Pac-12 matchup between Oregon State and Boise State next Saturday, marking the first visit to a Group of Six campus since 2023.
- Boise State, currently 8-1 and leading the Group of Six playoff spot race, is hosting Oregon State, which holds a 5-4 record, in what is considered Boise State’s toughest remaining game.
- Recent Saturday results, including losses by Kentucky, Florida, LSU, and Missouri, diminished the appeal of other potential GameDay locations such as Florida-Kentucky, Texas-LSU, and Missouri-Georgia.
- Other possible venues like Utah-Arizona, USC-Indiana, and Wake Forest-SMU were considered but ultimately passed over, allowing ESPN to spotlight a Group of Six team during a week with no standout Power Five matchups.
- ESPN’s decision reflects a willingness to feature teams outside the traditional Power Five conferences, providing broader exposure and recognition for programs like Boise State.
