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Sep 29, 2022

College Gameday • Saturday, Oct. 1

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LOCATION

The show will emanate live from Bowman Field on Clemson’s campus.


TIME

Bowman Field will open at 6 a.m. in advance of ESPN College GameDay, which airs live from 9 a.m. until noon each Saturday during college football season. There may be a few “look-ins” on SportsCenter prior to 9 a.m.


ADMISSION

Admission is free to the event. 


PARKING

IPTAY parking lots open at 8 a.m. on Oct. 1. with adjacent lots held earlier. Fans who wish to attend may park in their assigned spot and walk to the event. Fans who park in an IPTAY lot without proper placard may be subject to towing. Fans are encouraged to find parking in downtown and support local businesses. 


RESTROOMS

University buildings in the area will not be open to the public, but portable restrooms are available. 


ADA

ADA parking is available behind Sikes Hall with a state-approved placard. This lot is adjacent to Bowman Field. 


THE PIT

Clemson students will have the opportunity to enter “The Pit” area by re-registering for access. ESPN will select a limited number of winners to have access to the area at the beginning of the show.


CLEMSON vs NC STATE

The football game between the two top-15 programs will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium and will be televised by ABC and streamed via the ESPN app. Tickets for the event are sold out. 


THINGS TO KNOW

  • Saturday’s broadcast will be Clemson’s 30th overall appearance — and eighth home appearance (including Thursday editions) — on College GameDay
  • The 2022 season marks the 13th consecutive season that Clemson has played in at least one game featured on-site by College GameDay
  • The Tigers are 18-11 all-time when playing in College GameDay’s featured contest, including a 14-4 record in College GameDayappearances since the start of the 2016 season.
  • College GameDay’s most recent visit to Clemson came in 2020 in advance of No. 1 Clemson’s 42-17 defeat of No. 7 Miami (Fla.). 
  • The upcoming broadcast will be Clemson’s first time hosting the traditional Saturday morning show on Bowman Field since 2016, prior to Clemson’s classic 42-36 victory against No. 3 Louisville.
  • College GameDay made its first appearance in Clemson prior to the Tigers’ 31-7 win against Georgia Tech in 2006. Clemson is 6-1 when hosting College GameDay on-campus.
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