College GameDay Week 7 Predictions: A Comprehensive Look at Potential Locations

ESPN's "College GameDay," a preeminent pregame show in college football, embarks on a weekly journey across the nation, setting up camp at different college campuses every Saturday. The 2025 season promises to be particularly noteworthy, marking the final show for the esteemed Lee Corso, known for his iconic headgear picks. While the Week 1 location is confirmed, anticipation builds each week as college football enthusiasts await the announcement of the next destination.

GameDay's Selection Criteria

During the regular season, "GameDay" typically favors games held on college campuses, as opposed to neutral sites. Last year, the show frequented SEC campuses eight times and Big Ten campuses five times, with a single visit to an ACC campus. Notably, no Big 12 campuses were graced with the "GameDay" presence.

Week 1: Texas at Ohio State (Confirmed)

The season kicks off with a bang as "GameDay" has confirmed its attendance at the Texas vs. Ohio State game, a historic event marking Lee Corso's final appearance.

Week 2: Michigan at Oklahoma

The Week 2 slate features a compelling matchup between No. 14 Michigan and Oklahoma. Both teams are ranked in the AP Poll. Given the limited number of high-profile games that week, the Michigan-Oklahoma clash, another SEC versus Big Ten nonconference showdown, emerges as a likely destination for "GameDay."

Week 3: Texas A&M at Notre Dame

Three games stand out in Week 3: Texas A&M at Notre Dame, Georgia at Tennessee, and Florida at LSU. The Texas A&M-Notre Dame game, a nonconference contest and arguably Notre Dame's best game of the season, is a strong contender for "GameDay." However, a Notre Dame loss to Miami in Week 1 could diminish the likelihood of the show heading to South Bend, Indiana.

Week 4: Illinois at Indiana

The Illinois at Indiana game could attract "GameDay," even if the teams' early success is built on weaker nonconference schedules. Despite other intriguing matchups like Florida at Miami and Arizona State at Baylor, "GameDay" may revisit Illinois, a location they featured last season.

Week 5: Alabama at Georgia

"GameDay" has a history of attending Georgia-Alabama games, a streak that is likely to continue in 2025. Despite Oregon playing at Penn State the same week, the allure of this SEC rivalry could prove too strong to resist.

Week 6: Texas at Florida

Having potentially overlooked earlier Florida games, "GameDay" might make its first Gainesville appearance since 2019 for the Texas at Florida game. Even with potential losses, a split against Miami and LSU could secure Florida's right to host "GameDay."

Week 7: Ohio State at Oregon

Week 7 is marked by a top-five clash in the Big Ten, with No. 2 Ohio State visiting No. 3 Oregon at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. This marquee matchup holds significant playoff implications and is set to be a major reference point for the selection committee. Other strong Week 7 games include Oklahoma-Texas, Florida-Texas A&M, Georgia-Auburn, Ohio State-Illinois and Arizona State at Utah.

Week 8: Texas Tech at Arizona State

Switching gears, "GameDay" might venture to a Big 12 battle between Texas Tech and Arizona State. Other games under consideration include SMU at Clemson, Ole Miss at Georgia, Tennessee at Alabama, and Oklahoma at South Carolina.

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Week 9: Sacramento State at South Dakota State

A departure from the norm could see "GameDay" attend a Football Championship Subdivision game for the first time since 2022, featuring Sacramento State at South Dakota State. This game offers compelling storylines, with South Dakota State poised to be a top-five team and Sacramento State aiming for FBS status in 2026. Intriguing FBS games that week include Alabama at South Carolina, Texas A&M at LSU, Ole Miss at Oklahoma, and Michigan at Michigan State

Week 10: Penn State at Ohio State

A top-five showdown between Penn State and Ohio State makes this game a prime candidate for "GameDay." Other Week 10 options include Georgia-Florida, Oklahoma-Tennessee, Miami-SMU, and Arizona State-Iowa State.

Week 11: LSU at Alabama

After a hiatus from SEC games, "GameDay" is likely to return to the conference for LSU at Alabama. Another ranked matchup, Indiana at Penn State, is also a possibility.

Week 12: Texas at Georgia

A preseason top-five matchup between Georgia and Texas makes this an easy choice. "GameDay" attended both Georgia-Texas games in 2024, including the SEC Championship, making it unlikely they'll miss the 2025 meeting.

Week 13: Nebraska at Penn State

With Penn State expected to be a national championship contender, "GameDay" will likely want to attend at least one Nittany Lions game. Nebraska could also be a surprising contender in the Big Ten.

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Rivalry Week: Ohio State at Michigan

"GameDay" has a history of attending the Ohio State-Michigan game, having been present at three of the last four meetings. With both schools having won a national championship recently, this game is almost a lock for "GameDay," though the Iron Bowl could also be a compelling option.

Other Potential GameDay Locations and Matchups

Washington at Iowa: A matchup showcasing Iowa's strong defense at home against Washington.
Iowa State at West Virginia: A game with Pat McAfee potentially siding with his alma mater, West Virginia.
Arizona at BYU: A game where a guest picker favored Arizona against the undefeated BYU.
Cal at Pittsburgh: Kirk Herbstreit predicted Cal to win against Pittsburgh.
Florida at Tennessee: A game where "GameDay" analysts favored Tennessee over Florida.
Penn State at USC: A game where Penn State was the unanimous choice to defeat USC.
Ole Miss at LSU: Desmond Howard and Herbstreit picked LSU to win at home against Ole Miss.
Kansas State at Colorado: A game where "GameDay" sided with Colorado to win at home.
Texas vs. Oklahoma: Another unanimous decision for Texas to defeat Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout.

Trends and Observations

SEC Dominance: "GameDay" frequently visits SEC campuses, highlighting the conference's prominence in college football.
Big Ten Presence: The Big Ten also receives significant attention from "GameDay," particularly for high-stakes rivalry games.
Lee Corso's Influence: The final season with Lee Corso adds a sentimental element to the show's selections.
Impact of Early Season Results: The outcomes of early-season games heavily influence "GameDay's" decisions, as upsets and surprising performances can alter the attractiveness of certain matchups.
Rivalry Games: "GameDay" consistently favors rivalry games, recognizing the intense passion and tradition associated with these contests.

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