Tag Archives: Gameday

James Franklin talks ‘surreal’ firing from Penn State on ESPN ‘College GameDay’ interview

James Franklin talks ‘surreal’ firing from Penn State on ESPN ‘College GameDay’ interview

James Franklin said he was initially “in shock” over his recent dismissal from Penn State and said the move “feels surreal” during an appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday. The comments were his first public statements since he was fired as head coach of the Nittany Lions. Franklin’s season with Penn State began with national championship aspirations, but unraveled …

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Former Penn State coach James Franklin to appear on ESPN’s College GameDay

Former Penn State coach James Franklin to appear on ESPN’s College GameDay

The bombshell story of the college football season thus far dropped last weekend, with the Penn State Nittany Lions officially firing coach James Franklin after a 3-3 start, which featured three straight losses in the Big Ten. In the days since, athletic director and players have spoken, and just about everyone in the sports media world has had an opportunity …

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Country Music Star to Serve As ‘College GameDay’ Guest Picker for Georgia-Ole Miss

Country Music Star to Serve As ‘College GameDay’ Guest Picker for Georgia-Ole Miss

As ESPN’s College GameDay returns to the South before Ole Miss takes on Georgia in Athens, the popular college football pregame show is fittingly bringing on country singer Jelly Roll to be this week’s guest picker. Country music star turned celebrity guest picker 🙌 See you Saturday in Athens, @JellyRoll615! pic.twitter.com/AAG5tBrn3v — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 16, 2025 Every week, …

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Bill Belichick shares why he called Kirk Herbstreit on air during College GameDay – FootballScoop

Bill Belichick shares why he called Kirk Herbstreit on air during College GameDay  FootballScoop Belichick calls UNC exit rumors ‘categorically false’  ESPN Bill Belichick pledged an NFL approach at North Carolina. Program insiders call it dysfunctional – The Athletic  The New York Times Bill Belichick apparently calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ discussion about his future at UNC  Yahoo Sports Bill Belichick calls reports …

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Bill Belichick calls into College GameDay while Herbstreit and crew discussion of his future with Tar Heels – FootballScoop

Bill Belichick calls into College GameDay while Herbstreit and crew discussion of his future with Tar Heels  FootballScoop Bill Belichick apparently calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ discussion about his future at UNC  Yahoo Sports Mounting dysfunction under Bill Belichick has UNC student body president calling for ‘independent review’  CBS Sports Bill Belichick Is Learning College Football Isn’t the NFL  Bloomberg.com Saturday Sports: Baseball …

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Bill Belichick calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ in wild scene

Bill Belichick calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ in wild scene

Bill Belichick was apparently watching “College Gameday” Saturday morning.  The North Carolina head coach supposedly called Kirk Herbstreit as the panel was discussing his drama-filled football program in what turned out to be a bizarre moment in a week full of them for Belichick.  “I think the most important thing is, is to understand,” Herbstreit said during the discussion as …

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