NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The stage has been set for College Gameday on Vanderbilt’s campus for Saturday’s live show in Nashville. It was announced Thursday that Middle Tennessee’s own comedian and actor, Nate Bargatze, will be representing the Commodores ahead of the big game on Vandy’s campus as the show’s guest picker.

The two country artists will be performing when 'College GameDay' visits Nashville's Vanderbilt University this weekend.

Amanda Brooks got inspired as a Vanderbilt student during College GameDay in 2008. When "College GameDay" came to Vanderbilt in 2008, Amanda Brooks was in her fifth week as a divinity school student. "I loved it, but I was starting to think maybe this isn't the path for me," she said.

For the first time since 2008, College GameDay returned to Vanderbilt — and the Commodores made it count with a big win that put Nashville back in the national spotlight.

Vanderbilt University will take center stage nationally this weekend as ESPN’s College GameDay returns to campus ahead of the Commodores’ matchup with No. 16 Mi

To avoid traffic congestion, Vanderbilt athletics is offering a free fan shuttle from the athletic facilities to Wyatt Lawn. The shuttle will pick up and drop off at west garage, 25th Avenue garage and Commons Lawn. The shuttle will run from 6:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25.

Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley will perform on ESPN's "College GameDay" in Saturday as the Vanderbilt Commodores take on Missouri.

College GameDay ’s visit to Nashville brought plenty of excitement to Vanderbilt ’s campus — but it wasn’t just Pat McAfee’s signature field goal contest that had fans buzzing. During a commercial break in the live broadcast, two spectators saw an opening and decided to make the most of it.

Two bold-minded individuals broke onto ESPN's College GameDay set live from Nashville, Tennessee ahead of the Missouri at Vanderbilt game on Saturday. A video

In 2024, Sedrick Alexander ran for two touchdowns, Randon Fontenette scored on a pick-six and Diego Pavia outplayed Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe as Vanderbilt stunned Alabama 40-35 for the Commodores’ first win over the nation’s top-ranked team.