For the second week in a row, "College GameDay" will play host to an intriguing matchup outside of the Power 5. The "GameDay" crew is heading to Memphis, Tenn., for the AAC game between No. 15 SMU (8-0) No. 24 Memphis (7-1).
Hey Memphis ... THE WAIT IS OVER! WE'RE COMING TO YOUR CITY!@SMU_Football vs. @MemphisFB. See you Saturday!
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 28, 2019
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This game is interesting for several reasons. It will help determine the standings in the American Athletic Conference, with SMU and Memphis currently sitting at first and third the West division, respectively. It also has New Year's Day 6 implications as well: If SMU can go undefeated, it can leverage its record to appear in a New Year's bowl game. The same is true of Memphis, which could win the AAC with one loss if it wins from here on out.
That said, here's everything you need to know about the "College GameDay" visit to Memphis, Tenn.
WEEK 10 PROJECTIONS: Bowls | College Football Playoff
Where is 'College GameDay' location for Week 10?
- Location: Memphis, Tenn.
- Matchup: No. 15 SMU at No. 24 Memphis
This will be the first time "College GameDay" has ever visited Memphis, and the first time the Tigers will be one of the show's highlighted teams. For SMU, it will be the second time it's one of the featured teams; the Mustangs lost their previous appearance in 2011, falling 37-7 at No. 10 Houston.
'College GameDay' schedule on ESPN
- TV channel: ESPN
- Start time: 9 a.m. ET
The "College GameDay" crew of Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis and Desmond Howard will preview Week 10's college football action live from Memphis. The game will be broadcast on ABC with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
ESPN typically announces its next "College GameDay" location every Monday. Potential locations for Week 11 include Tuscaloosa, Ala. (No. 1 LSU at No. 2 Alabama) and Minneapolis (No. 5 Penn State at No. 13 Minnesota).
| Week | Matchup | Location | Guest Picker | Corso's Headgear | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Miami at No. 8 Florida | Orlando, Fla. | Michael Irvin | Gators | 24-20 Florida |
| 1 | No. 11 Oregon vs. No. 16 Auburn | Arlington, Texas | Bo Jackson | Ducks | 27-21 Auburn |
| 2 | No. 6 LSU at No. 9 Texas | Austin, Texas | Matthew McConaughey | Tigers | 45-38 LSU |
| 3 | No. 20 Iowa at Iowa State | Ames, Iowa | Eric Church | Cyclones | 18-17 Iowa |
| 4 | No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 3 Georgia | Athens, Ga. | Jeezy | Bulldogs | 23-17 Georgia |
| 5 | No. 5 Ohio State at Nebraska | Lincoln, Neb. | Gabrielle Union | Buckeyes | 48-7 Ohio State |
| 6 | No. 7 Auburn at No. 10 Florida | Gainesville, Fla. | Emmitt Smith | Gators | 24-13 Florida |
| 7 | No. 7 Florida at No. 5 LSU | Baton Rouge, La. | John Goodman | Tigers | 42-28 LSU |
| 8 | No. 16 Michigan at No. 7 Penn State | University Park, Pa. | Lara Spencer | Nittany Lions | 28-21 Penn State |
| 9 | No. 1 NDSU at No. 3 SDSU (FCS) | Brookings, S.D. | Pat McAfee | Bison | 23-16 NDSU |
Who is the guest picker on 'College GameDay' for Week 10?
"College GameDay" has WWE wrestler and color commentator Jerry Lawler, who was not only born in and billed from Memphis, but also worked with with wrestling promotion Memphis Wrestling through most of the 2000s.
SMU at Memphis odds
Sportsbook Review has Memphis listed as a 4.5-point favorite over SMU.