For the first time in 2019, "College GameDay" won't pay a visit to an FBS game; instead, it'll head to Brookings, S.D., for the rivalry matchup of North Dakota State and South Dakota State.
This is a primetime matchup in the FCS ranks, with the Bison (7-0) and Jackrabbits (6-1) ranked as the Nos. 1 and 3 teams in the country, respectively. It not only has implications on the Missouri Valley Football Conference race (the teams are tied atop the conference standings), but also seeding for the FCS playoffs.
North Dakota State leads the all-time series 62-42-5 and has dominated the rivalry this decade, going 11-2 since 2010. This game typically has high stakes in the MVFC as well, with SDSU finishing No. 2 in the conference standings four times behind NDSU (the teams were co-champions in 2016 after the Jackrabbits won the regular-season meeting 19-17).
With that said, here's everything you need to know about "College GameDay" as it visits Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, S.D.
WEEK 9 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread
Where is 'College GameDay' location for Week 9?
- Location: Brookings, S.D.
- Matchup: No. 1 North Dakota State at No. 3 South Dakota State
This will be the first time "College GameDay" has ever visited Brookings, S.D., and the first time South Dakota State has been one of the show's highlighted teams. North Dakota State has twice been featured on "GameDay," going 2-0 and winning by a combined score of 109-0.
'College GameDay' schedule on ESPN
- TV channel: ESPN
- Start time: 9 a.m. ET
The "College GameDay" crew of Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis and Desmond Howard will preview Week 9's college football action live from Brookings, S.D. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
ESPN typically announces its next "College GameDay" location every Monday. Potential locations for Week 10 are Jacksonville, Fla. (No. 7 Florida vs. No. 10 Georgia) and Tallahassee, Fla. (Miami at Florida State).
| Week | Matchup | Location | Guest Picker | Corso's Headgear | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Miami at No. 8 Florida | Orlando, Fla. | Michael Irvin | Gators | 24-20 Florida |
| 1 | No. 11 Oregon vs. No. 16 Auburn | Arlington, Texas | Bo Jackson | Ducks | 27-21 Auburn |
| 2 | No. 6 LSU at No. 9 Texas | Austin, Texas | Matthew McConaughey | Tigers | 45-38 LSU |
| 3 | No. 20 Iowa at Iowa State | Ames, Iowa | Eric Church | Cyclones | 18-17 Iowa |
| 4 | No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 3 Georgia | Athens, Ga. | Jeezy | Bulldogs | 23-17 Georgia |
| 5 | No. 5 Ohio State at Nebraska | Lincoln, Neb. | Gabrielle Union | Buckeyes | 48-7 Ohio State |
| 6 | No. 7 Auburn at No. 10 Florida | Gainesville, Fla. | Emmitt Smith | Gators | 24-13 Florida |
| 7 | No. 7 Florida at No. 5 LSU | Baton Rouge, La. | John Goodman | Tigers | 42-28 LSU |
| 8 | No. 16 Michigan at No. 7 Penn State | University Park, Pa. | Lara Spencer | Nittany Lions | 28-21 Penn State |
Who is the guest picker on 'College GameDay' for Week 9?
Former NFL punter-turned-talkshow host Pat McAfee is the guest picker for Week 9, joining the "GameDay" crew in Brookings.
Beyond honored to get the call to be a part of the greatest @CollegeGameDay environment in the history of the show tomorrow with the fine folks from @GoJacksSDSU
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 25, 2019
Real life bucket list stuff.
Let’s. GOOOOOO. pic.twitter.com/XWmLGaS3Eq
North Dakota State at South Dakota State odds
Sportsbook Review has North Dakota State listed as a 4.5-point favorite.
