Week 9 location
"College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" will be in Bloomington, Indiana at Showalter Fountain for Minnesota vs. Indiana.
Who is the guest picker for Week 9?
Indiana basketball legend Isiah Thomas was announced as the guest picker for Week 9.
He's a 2x NBA champion, a Hall of Famer and won the 1981 NCAA championship with the Indiana Hoosiers ��
Now Isiah Thomas is returning to Bloomington as this week's guest picker! https://t.co/DLSFKUVACt
- College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 30, 2026
Special fan opportunities
GameDay Bus Photo Activation
This season, to align with THD's "Ready. Get Set. It's GameDay" campaign thematic, The Home Depot is creating a replica façade of the GameDay Bus and inviting fans aboard, giving them the opportunity to "drive" and share the moment with friends. Groups of 4-5 fans, clad in THD Hard Hats will enter the façade for a memory they'll never forget!
Enter for a chance to win premium on-camera seats and special GameDay merch
Where to watch
"College GameDay" airs 9 a.m.-noon on ESPN and ESPNU and is available for streaming through the ESPN App. ESPN's social and digital pre-pre-game show "Countdown to College GameDay" begins at 8:30 AM ET weekly.