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Posted on Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 10:05 a.m.

ESPN's 'College GameDay' prepares for Saturday broadcast from U-M campus

By Patrick Record

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The stage for ESPN College Game Day is in the process of being set up Thursday on the University of Michigan campus.

Patrick Record | AnnArbor.com

Crews began setting up for ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcast on Ingalls Mall at the University of Michigan Thursday.

The show is coming to campus Saturday for the second time in three years. ESPN broadcast the show from campus in 2011 before the first night game in U-M history. In that game, the Wolverines took on Notre Dame, just as they will Saturday.

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Thomas Crescenzo sets up a flycam for ESPN College Game Day at the University of Michigan on Thursday.

Patrick Record | AnnArbor.com

The show generally includes a crowd of fans who come bearing signs and dress in their school's colors.

Saturday's broadcast begins at 9 a.m.

Those seeking an even earlier tuneup for the game can participate in a pep rally at 7 p.m. Friday on the Diag.

Comments

rememberwhatbushdid

Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 5:25 a.m.

Wow...would it be nice if this article would have included WHEN THE GAME IS BEING PLAYED AND ON WHAT NETWORK IT IS BEING AIRED.

a2citizen

Sat, Sep 7, 2013 : 6:58 p.m.

Not sure how you managed to navigate to this article if those are your questions.

a2roots

Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 4:06 p.m.

With the new student general seating policy and distance from the stadium this would appear to be an awful location.

81wolverine

Fri, Sep 6, 2013 : 5:48 p.m.

Keep in mind that this show runs very early in the day before most games. It will be long over by game time at the Big House. So, the location doesn't matter that much. Plus, they want (I believe) a more scenic part of the campus for the show. The area around the stadium isn't that great looking save for the golf course.