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'College GameDay' location: Predicting the next Week 15 locale for conference championships

The college football regular season concludes with a series of conference championship games. Let's explore where ESPN "College GameDay" could be headed next week amid the SEC and Big Ten title games, among others.
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ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and analyst Pat McAfee laugh during the live broadcast on the Texas Tech University campus on Nov. 8, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and analyst Pat McAfee laugh during the live broadcast on the Texas Tech University campus on Nov. 8, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. | Mateo Rosiles/ Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The "College GameDay" location is already being debated for next week ahead of the conference championship games. "College GameDay" concluded the last full week of games at Ann Arbor ahead of the historic rivalry clash between Ohio State and Michigan.

As rivalry week concludes, several notable teams will be headed to the conference championship games with plenty of College Football Playoff implications. The rivalry games will help solidify who will punch their ticket to the postseason.

While the ACC and Big 12 both have upcoming title matchups, the SEC and Big Ten games are the clear favorites to host "College GameDay."

Let's dive into the case for Atlanta and Indianapolis to host "College GameDay."

No. 1 Big Ten Championship: Indiana vs. Ohio State (Projected)

If Ohio State is able to take care of business against Michigan, the Buckeyes and Indiana will both battle for the Big Ten Championship with undefeated records. It is hard to imagine GameDay passing on the option of hosting the show leading up to what will likely be the two top-ranked teams in the College Football Playoff rankings.

If Michigan once again plays spoiler, the SEC would have a much better chance of hosting "College GameDay." For now, smart money is on "College GameDay" heading to Indianapolis if Ohio State takes on Indiana. Yet, there is always room for chaos during rivalry week.

No. 2 SEC Championship: Georgia vs. TBD

Texas A&M's loss to Texas knocked the Aggies out of the SEC title game. Instead, Georgia now gets back-to-back matchups at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.

It remains to be seen who Georgia will face, but the Dawgs may be headed for a rematch against Alabama. Ole Miss is also in the mix as well.

No. 3 Big 12 Championship: BYU vs. Texas Tech

Chances are GameDay will pass on the Big 12 title game in Arlington. "College GameDay" already went to Lubbock ahead of the first clash between Texas Tech and BYU.

Now, BYU gets a chance for revenge at Jerry's World in a game with major College Football Playoff implications.

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JONATHAN ADAMS

Jonathan Adams is a veteran sports writer who has written for notable outlets and interviewed some of the top athletes for more than 10 years. Since 2015, his sports coverage has been read by tens of millions and has been prominently featured on Heavy, NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report and more. Jonathan is a member of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and a voter for the Maxwell Award and Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year. He has interviewed many of the biggest stars in sports — Bryce Harper, Jayden Daniels, Justin Jefferson, Bijan Robinson and Micah Parsons to name a few — and has traveled the country to cover the College Football Playoff, NFL draft, Masters, March Madness, Senior Bowl, McDonald’s All-American Game and beyond. Jonathan Adams studied at the University of Central Florida and The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. He holds master degrees in sport business management, business administration and theology & culture.

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