*.**+*NFLNews

ESPN ‘College GameDay’ set to feature guest picker Blake Shelton, Oklahoma legends

OU softball coach Patty Gasso strikes a pose last June 20 after her Sooners won their fifth national title. JUMP

The pageantry leading up to Oklahoma’s first appearance in Norman for ESPN “College GameDay” since 2020 has been incredible. Norman is preparing for an electric atmosphere, and the show is packed with some notable Sooner names and legends and a particular celebrity from the state of Oklahoma himself.

ESPN released an itinerary for Saturday’s “College GameDay” from Norman, and Sooner fans who cannot be there live will have a few things to tune in for.

Here is who is slated to appear on ESPN “College GameDay.”

Oklahoma’s head coach Brent Venables will appear on “GameDay” live on Saturday ahead of the Sooners’ SEC debut against Tennessee. Former OU linebacker and actor Brian, ‘The Boz’ Bosworth, will also appear on the show.

Oklahoma’s four-time defending national championship softball team gives “GameDay” a run for its money at the Sooners’ batting practice. Legendary head coach Patty Gasso and and some of the Sooners’ softball team will join the show on Saturday to break down the “GameDay” panel’s swings.

Oklahoma native Blake Shelton, a Grammy-nominated country artist, will be this week’s guest picker.

Danny Stutsman will sit down with Jen Lada and talk about his decision to return to the Sooners, giving NIL money to walk-ons, comparisons to The Boz, and offers a one-of-a-kind tour of his car.

ESPN College GameDay analyst Pat McAfee will also hold his kicking contest in Norman and Sooner fans are already preparing to represent the brand.

Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest – Back for its second season, GameDay is offering an exclusive contest during the live show, Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest. Fans who arrive early will have a chance to be chosen from the ‘pit’ onsite with the opportunity to attempt a…


Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/espn-college-gameday-set-feature-162848891.html

Author : Sooners Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-20 16:28:48

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Check Also

Clemson moves up in Football Power Index after road win at Florida State

There were a lot of positives to be found in Clemson’s 29-13 victory over Florida …

..........................%%%...*...........................................$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$--------------------.....