ESPN’s “College GameDay” travels to Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 18, ahead of undefeated James Madison’s Sun Belt Conference showdown against Appalachian State. The show will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (half off first month) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

The Week 12 show will include a special celebration of College GameDay’s 30 years of traveling road shows – a tradition that began this week in 1993 when ESPN’s pregame show originated from South Bend, Ind., before No. 2 Notre Dame hosted top-ranked Florida State.

Host Rece Davis is joined at the desk by GameDay analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee with college football insider Pete Thamel, reporter Jess Sims and college football betting analyst ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin.

College GameDay will make its third all-time visit to James Madison, with previous trips in 2015 and 2017.

Show Highlights

• JMU head coach Curt Cignetti will join GameDay live on-set on Saturday while Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm will join from the field at Hard Rock Stadium ahead of the Cardinals’ noon ABC match up against Miami. Arizona’s Jedd Fisch and Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith will also provide exclusive access from their respective teams in preparation for their Week 12 games.
• Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest – GameDay will again offer an exclusive contest during the live show, Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest. One fan will be chosen from the ‘pit’ onsite with the opportunity to attempt a 33-yard field goal. If the contestant successfully completes the kick, he/she will be awarded $90,000 from McAfee. Full details, including official rules, can be found here.
• To help celebrate GameDay’s 30th season on the road, the Grammy Award-winning Jonas Brothers will perform live at James Madison along with Bailey Zimmerman. The group will make the debut performance of their latest single Strong Enough onsite with additional songs following the telecast and available to stream here. Limited edition band and GameDay collaborative stickers will be given out to fans on site at JMU on Saturday.

Features

• The Invisible Hug – For 14 years, Miami super fan Shelton Douthett has worn a full Hurricanes uniform and pads to Miami football games. But behind the face mask and beneath the jersey is a deeper meaning, and a promise from one brother to another. Jen Lada reports.
• The Journey of Bo Nix – It was practically preordained that Bo Nix, the son of a legendary Auburn quarterback Patrick Nix, would someday carry on his father’s legacy. But that journey didn’t go the way Bo had always dreamed it would. A fresh start and a change of scenery lifted a weight off the quarterback’s shoulders, reignited his passion for the game and has Nix in the Heisman race with his new team on the precipice of the College Football Playoff. Marty Smith reports.
• Campaign Season – Ten wins and undefeated, James Madison is having a better year than most FBS programs. There’s only one problem – they’re not currently eligible for a bowl game. Ryan McGee makes a plea to the NCAA to do what’s right for America’s Team.
• The Caleb Conundrum – Saturday may mark the end of Caleb Williams’ tenure at USC. A look back at the legacy and career that reached the highest of highs but will end without a Playoff appearance. So, just how should the Heisman winner’s time at USC be remembered? Justin Tinsley reports.

When is GameDay?

“College GameDay” will air Saturday, Oct. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (9 a.m. to noon ET).

Live stream options

FuboTV

The game will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo standard” package, which comprises 121-plus channels for $69.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.

Sling

Sling Orange is $40 a month and offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.

SlingTV is offering some special season-long football packages. Starting at $274 (a savings of $76), you can get five months of Orange & Blue + Sports Extra. The packages includes NFL Redzone, ESPN, NFL, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, Big10, and Longhorn Networks.

You can also get a college football specific offer. Get 5 months of Sling Orange + Sports Extra, starting at $199, a savings of $56, which Includes ESPN, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, and Longhorn Networks. Catch every game on ABC with ESPN3 simulcast.

Sling offers local games on Fox (select markets), Sunday Night Football on NBC (select markets), Monday Night Football on ESPN and NFL Network games.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.

There are four options of DirecTV Stream:

The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $54.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.

The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $74.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.

The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $89.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.

The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $134.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.

To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.

In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.

Will it be televised?

“College GameDay” will be televised on ESPN.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.