Saturday Plans for ESPN's College GameDay, ND at Duke

Football 9/30/2023 9:07:00 AM

Story Links DURHAM – For Saturday's nationally ranked football showdown between No. 17 Duke and No. 11 Notre Dame, a full day of events are planned, including ESPN College GameDay at 9 a.m.

ESPN Information ESPN's College GameDay is making its first trip to Durham Saturday ahead of the Week 5 matchup between the No. 17-ranked Blue Devils and No. 11 Fighting Irish. The show will be live from Adele Quad on Duke's campus from 9 a.m. to noon (ESPN, ESPNU) ahead of ABC Saturday Night Football at 7:30 p.m.

Host Rece Davis will be joined at the desk by GameDay analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee with college football insider Pete Thamel, reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims and college football betting analyst 'Stanford Steve' Coughlin.

 

• Duke head coach Mike Elko will visit the GameDay desk live during Saturday's show along with Kentucky head coach Mike Stoops, who will join live from Kroger Field ahead of the Wildcats' matchup against No. 22 Florida.
• GameDay will have an exclusive look from Syracuse head coach Dino Babers' Friday night speech as the team prepares to host Clemson at noon on Saturday (ESPN).
• Guest Picker – Actor, comedian and producer Ken Jeong will join the desk live from Durham as this week's guest picker. The notable Duke alum will make his second appearance on GameDay following a 2021 visit.
• Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest – In its third week, GameDay will offer an exclusive contest during the live show, Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest. One fan will be chosen from the 'pit' onsite with the opportunity to attempt a 33-yard field goal. If the contestant successfully completes the kick, he/she will be awarded $37,500 from McAfee.

 ESPN's Expanded Digital CoverageESPN's social and digital pre-pregame show, Countdown to GameDay, will be live from Durham as well. Hosts Christine Williamson, Harry Douglas and Harry Lyles Jr., will talk the big matchups of the week and welcome notable Duke alums to the show. Douglas and Lyles Jr. continue the 'One-Minute Drill,' segment with a dunk contest with Duke fans.

College GameDay Fan Information Admission to Adele Quad for ESPN College GameDay is free and the gates open to the general public at 6:30 a.m. The College GameDay pit opens at 7 a.m.  DUKE VS. NOTRE DAMEStadium Gates and Entry Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. We strongly recommend arriving early to bypass the rush that typically occurs just before kickoff. Starting at 5:30 p.m., all concourse amenities, services and the Jr. Blue Devils Skills Challenge will be available. Furthermore, Blue Devil Tower, catering to premium seating guests, will welcome visitors at the same time.  

Avoid the Crowds - Opt for Wilson Gate or Powers Gate Please take note that stadium entry at Tribull Plaza and the Bostock Gate tends to get exceedingly congested on Duke football game days. To avoid congestion, we advise utilizing the Wilson Gate (located on the east concourse, covering Sections 1-13) or the Powers Gate (situated on the west concourse, encompassing Sections 20-32) for your stadium entry. To ensure ease of navigation, consult the Pedestrian Routes Map, which outlines the recommended pathways to these gates. If you need assistance, our directional staff will be stationed along the sidewalks leading to Tribull Plaza.  Game Day Entry Security It is essential to note that everyone – from game day staff to ticketed guests and Duke students – will undergo security screening before entering Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. The primary method of screening involves walk-through metal detectors. However, for those who cannot use these detectors, handheld metal detectors will be employed, supplemented by physical pat-downs as a final alternative. If you require further information about the entry screening process, please review our Entry Screening Policy.

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