Kirk Herstreit Explains Why GameDay Picked LSU-South Carolina Over Georgia-Kentucky

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While answering some fan tweets on Thursday, Kirk Herstreit revealed that ESPN College GameDay was planning on being in Lexington this weekend for the Georgia-Kentucky game, but once South Carolina throttled the Wildcats last week, they pivoted to Columbia.

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imjustafatkid•22 months
I'm not sure why this is even a question. Kentucky is obviously going to get steamrolled by UGA. Why would GameDay go to that game?

LSU and USC are closer in skill level. It should be a better game.
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RamboMizzou•22 months
Should be in Columbia Mo.
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CNB•22 months
Should tell you what they think of Columbia Mo.
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RamboMizzou•22 months
Said they wanted to save the OU/MU game for a chance to be host.

Nice shot tho CNB you biatch.
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