College GameDay is heading to Tuscaloosa for Week 6 with No. 6 Alabama hosting rival No. 2 Georgia on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). ESPN's morning show will broadcast from Denny Chimes on Alabama's campus before the SEC matchup at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium later that night.
Both teams handled their business last weekend to set up a top-10 matchup between unbeaten SEC contenders. Below, we break down why GameDay is returning to Alabama, how to watch, and who the market expects to win. You can also follow our 2026 College GameDay schedule for every confirmed stop on ESPN's tour.
Where is College GameDay in Week 6?
College GameDay will broadcast from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 10 ahead of Georgia vs. Alabama. ESPN announced the trip on Saturday, Oct. 3, and confirmed the stop in its Week 6 broadcast schedule.
The set will be at Denny Chimes, as confirmed in ESPN's official GameDay guide. The show runs from 9 a.m. to noon ET (8 to 11 a.m. locally) with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Why is College GameDay going to Tuscaloosa?
Alabama cleared its biggest hurdle before this matchup with a 56-23 win at then-No. 16 Mississippi State behind a sensational performance from quarterback Keelon Russell, who will look to improve his Heisman Trophy odds even more this week against one of the nation's best defenses. His own defense forced four turnovers last week and turned them into 21 points to help Alabama carry an undefeated record into Week 6.
Georgia is also 5-0 after beating Vanderbilt, 38-14, with Gunner Stockton throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Both teams are 3-0 in SEC play, so Saturday's winner gets an early edge in the conference race and a top-10 win for its playoff resume.
Georgia thrashed Alabama in last year's SEC championship with a 28-7 win after the Crimson Tide took the regular-season game by three points in Athens. Their last meeting in Tuscaloosa was another close one, a 41-34 win for the hosts that also lured GameDay to campus back in 2024.
College GameDay history at Alabama
This will be College GameDay's 22nd visit to Tuscaloosa. Alabama has won four of its last five home games with GameDay on campus, most recently beating Vanderbilt last October. Here are the five most recent completed visits:
| Date | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4, 2025 |  Vanderbilt at  Alabama |
Alabama 30, Vanderbilt 14 |
| Sept. 28, 2024 |  Georgia at Alabama |
Alabama 41, Georgia 34 |
| Nov. 4, 2023 |  LSU at Alabama |
Alabama 42, LSU 28 |
| Sept. 9, 2023 |  Texas at Alabama |
Texas 34, Alabama 24 |
| Nov. 28, 2020 |  Auburn at Alabama |
Alabama 42, Auburn 13 |
How to watch College GameDay Week 6
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
- Show time: 9 a.m. to noon ET (8 to 11 a.m. CT)
- TV: ESPN and ESPNU
- Streaming: ESPN App and Disney+
- Location: Denny Chimes, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Fans hoping to get into the pit are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and must go through ESPN's security screening. Bags, food and drinks, and signs on sticks are prohibited in the pit. Check ESPN's fan guide and Alabama's parking guide before heading to campus.
Weather could affect the GameDay schedule and fan access with a tropical system threatening heavy rain and strong winds across Central Alabama this weekend. ESPN continues to list the show for Saturday morning, and no schedule change has been announced. I broke down the latest Georgia vs. Alabama weather report and how the forecast could affect Saturday's kickoff time.
Who is the College GameDay guest picker?
ESPN has not announced the Week 6 guest picker as of Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Who will win Georgia vs. Alabama?
Percentages courtesy of Kalshi. For help understanding Kalshi probabilities, see our odds calculator.
Alabama is a slight favorite at Kalshi, one of the best prediction market apps, with a 51% chance to win compared with 49% for Georgia. That's fittingly close for two teams that split their meetings last season and have historically battled to a razor's edge.
Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns at Mississippi State and added a 17-yard touchdown run. His ability to make plays with his legs could matter again against a Georgia defense allowing just 57.4 rushing yards per game, especially if wind and rain make it harder to throw downfield.
Georgia has a promising matchup through the air (if weather allows) against an Alabama defense allowing 234 passing yards per game. Stockton has thrown 13 touchdown passes against one interception this season, and he'll need to protect the ball against an opportunistic Tide defense that is rolling into this pivotal October matchup.
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Where is College GameDay next week?
ESPN has not announced its Week 7 destination for Saturday, Oct. 17. Follow our GameDay schedule for the next confirmed stop.
