ESPN College Gameday visits Vanderbilt
Saturday, Oct. 25
Wyatt Lawn • Vanderbilt University • Nashville, Tenn.
ESPN College GameDay
See below for GameDay info!
- 5:30 a.m. – Pit opens
- 7:20 a.m. – Countdown to College GameDay
- 8 a.m. – ESPN College GameDay live from Wyatt Lawn
- 9:40 a.m. – Coach Lea on College GameDay
- 10:43 a.m. – GameDay Selections
- 12:30 p.m. – FirstBank Stadium Gates open (game ticket required for entry.)
- 2:30 p.m. – Kickoff vs. Missouri
Join us on Wyatt Lawn (1930 South Dr, Nashville, TN 37203) for the full College GameDay experience, featuring the Set, Pit, Field Goal Kick, and Music Stage.
- West Lawn: Grab a bite at the concessions and shop exclusive gear at the pop-up Vanderbilt Bookstore.
- East Lawn: The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a free “be-LEA-ve” t-shirt!
Shuttle map & details
Vanderbilt Athletics will offer free fan shuttles from athletic facilities to Wyatt Lawn.
The shuttle will pick up and drop off at the following stops:
– West Garage
– 25th Ave. Garage
– Commons Lawn
Free fan shuttles will run from 6:30 a.m.-noon.
If parking in West Garage or 25th Ave. Garage, please note that a pre-purchased parking pass is required, or payment upon entry.
Parking
Vanderbilt University will offer free parking on campus for fans looking to attend ESPN College GameDay. Parking fees will be waived and tickets will not be given to fans parking near the Wyatt Lawn and the ESPN College GameDay setup. All parking lots and garages in the immediate area except for lot 95 and floors 4 and 5 in Wesley will be available free of charge. Click here for a full campus parking map.
Please note, flat lots and parking garages surrounding FirstBank Stadium will continue to feature normal game day operations and require a pre-purchased pass or payment upon entry. Lots 1, 2, 4, 72C, 72B, 298A, Kensington Garage, 25th Ave. Garage and West Garage are all paid parking. Click here for football parking information.
Beginning on Friday, a designated area for lining up to wait for access to the pit will be created and clearly marked.
Consistent with Vanderbilt policy, camping is not allowed on campus.
“Camping” means erecting, placing, maintaining, leaving, allowing to remain a tent, chair or other piece of furniture, raised tarp, lean-to, shack, or other temporary shelter or structure on campus grounds.
Guest Picker
<p>Grammy nominated comedian, author, podcaster, director and producer <a title href="https://nateland.com/pages/nate?elqTrackId=E260233177E74553406098FD4F21CC8A" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><u>Nate Bargatze</u></em></a> will be this week’s guest picker live on ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKauwiE21s/">Announcement Post</a></div>
Diego Pavia for Heisman Opens in a new window
<p>Vanderbilt football’s Diego Pavia is rewriting Vanderbilt history.</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://vucommodores.com/2turnt/">More Info</a></div>
Mitch, Peter, and Beau to travel... Opens in a new window
<p><a href="https://x.com/KirkHerbstreit">Kirk Herbstreit</a> announced that all three pups will be joining him on set!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://x.com/kirkherbstreit/status/1980384868753375323?s=42">Watch The Video</a></div>
The equipment staff is ready for the Herbstreit pups... Opens in a new window
<p>Vandy Football’s locker room is set and ready for all 3 dogs!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMyOlmEYKS/?img_index=1">All Photos</a></div>
Vandy Students got their kicking practice in! Opens in a new window
<p>Brock Taylor and Mason Rohmiller hosted a kicking clinic for Vandy students in preparation for Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest.</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKrwRSET0a/">Watch Video</a></div>
Pancake Pantry to be the guest chef on GameDay🥞 Opens in a new window
<p><a href="https://thepancakepantry.com/">Pancake Pantry</a> has been a Nashville staple since 1961 and will be featured on College GameDay!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKueh1gMF8/">Pancake Pantry Post</a></div>
Good Morning America Live from FirstBank Stadium Opens in a new window
<p><a href="https://x.com/GMA">Good Morning America</a> broadcasted live from FirstBank Stadium Friday Morning!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://x.com/vucommodores/status/1981702669518688455">GMA Clip</a></div>
KENNY CHESNEY & DIERKS BENTLEY TO PERFORM Opens in a new window
<p><a href="https://www.kennychesney.com/">Kenny Chesney</a> and <a href="https://dierks.com/">Dierks Bentley</a> will perform at ESPN College GameDay!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQMi5RSDehx/">VUCommodores Instagram</a></div>
Pat McAfee features FirstBank Stadium and the West End Tower (aka the super duper tower) Opens in a new window
<p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQM2HKJEfMW/">Full Clip</a></div>
Will the Vandy King make an appearance?
<p>The SEC Shorts legend teased that he will make an appearance on ESPN College GameDay 👀 👑</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://x.com/secshorts/status/1981384335581126664?s=46">Watch The Teaser</a></div>
ROAD TRIPPING TO NASHVILLE 🤠
<p>Are you excited? Watch the College GameDay announcement video for an extra boost of energy!</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://x.com/CollegeGameDay/status/1979933115180061090">Watch Video</a></div>
College GameDay Kicking Clinic Opens in a new window
<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6744062/2025/10/23/vanderbilt-kicking-clinic-college-gameday/">The Athletic</a> recapped Wednesday’s Kicking Clinic.</p> <p> </p> <div class="buttons"><a class="btn" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6744062/2025/10/23/vanderbilt-kicking-clinic-college-gameday/">Full article</a></div>
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