ESPN's 'College GameDay' is facing changes and increased competition from Fox

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“College GameDay” has continued its reign as the preeminent Saturday college football pregame show. But the ESPN franchise goes into its 37th year with the most changes it has had going into a season while facing competition from Fox and its upstart “Big Noon Kickoff.”

Fallica had the longest tenure with “GameDay” at 29 years. Fitting had been a producer since 2004, while Pollack and Wojciechowski were longtime veterans.

Davis, entering his ninth season as host, knows change is a constant, but he also thinks the show has evolved over the years, as evidenced by McAfee coming aboard last year.“I think we have maybe the most dynamic force in sports media right now,” Davis said. “He’s been unbelievable to me. He’s got a great connection with people and the audience.

“GameDay” averaged 2.1 million viewers across its three hours last season, the second-most watched year in program history. This year’ marks the 30th season that “GameDay” has originated from game sites. The show will be in Charlotte on Saturday asThe Sept. 9 location has not been announced, but it would be a surprise if it isn’t Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for No. 11 Texas at the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide.

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