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ESPN’s GameDay Returns to Knoxville with Candace Parker

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

ESPN's "College GameDay" will air live from the University of Tennessee on September 13 at 9 a.m. ET, prior to the Georgia-Tennessee game.
This is the first "GameDay" visit to Knoxville since Tennessee's 2022 victory over Alabama.
Tennessee alum and WNBA star Candace Parker will be the guest picker.
Country artist Russell Dickerson will perform during the broadcast.
EA Sports will host a "Campus Pregame" event with gaming competitions and meet-and-greets with student-athletes.

History

Historical Context

The University of Tennessee's football program reached its zenith in 1998, winning its last national championship under coach Phillip Fulmer with a perfect 13-0 record. This success laid the foundation for the Volunteers' resurgence, highlighted by their 2022 victory over Alabama, which has reignited interest and potential for future achievements in college football.

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Story summary

ESPN's "College GameDay" will air live from the University of Tennessee on September 13 at 9 a.m. ET, prior to the Georgia-Tennessee game.
This is the first "GameDay" visit to Knoxville since Tennessee's 2022 victory over Alabama.
Tennessee alum and WNBA star Candace Parker will be the guest picker.
Country artist Russell Dickerson will perform during the broadcast.
EA Sports will host a "Campus Pregame" event with gaming competitions and meet-and-greets with student-athletes.

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