**** Official College Ames-day thread ****

[besserheimerphat]

Quick facts for the live ESPN College GameDay show

Location – The show will be staged south of Jack Trice Stadium from Reiman Plaza.

Time – ESPN College GameDay runs from 8-11 a.m. CT

Admission – Free for all fans and open to the general public.

Pit – A limited number of fans (roughly 500-700) will be allowed in the pit located behind the stage. ESPN staff will manage entry (administering security measures, making certain signs are appropriate, etc.). No food or drink (or any kind) is allowed. The pit opens at 5:30 a.m. Fans will not be allowed to camp out on the grounds in advance of entry into the show's footprint. No one will be allowed to que until 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Security will have a presence in the area to help monitor activities.

There will be plenty of room around the pit for students, families and kids to enjoy the show without having access to the pit.

Schedule for the week

THURSDAY (Sept. 12)
1 p.m. - College GameDay bus arrives off University Avenue near the entrance to Reiman Gardens (south of the stadium).

FRIDAY (Sept. 13)
2 p.m. – "College Football Live" telecast

The 30-minute show features ESPN personalities Desmond Howard, David Pollack and Gene Wojciechowski, with Maria Taylor hosting. It will be located on the grass near the show's set or on the demo field. Corn hole games and sponsor activation elements will operate from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a few live "hits" from the site on ESPN throughout the day.

SATURDAY (Sept. 14)
5:30 a.m. – Entry to both the pit and the areas surrounding the stage open
Early morning – ESPN SportsCenter "live hits"
7:30 a.m. – Twitter "Countdown to GameDay with Maria Taylor, David Pollack and Jason Fitz"
8 a.m. – College GameDay starts
11 a.m. – College GameDay ends
12:30 p.m. – Spirit Walk (S. 4th Street with entrance at the north end of the Bergstrom facility)
1 p.m. – Stadium gates open for premium areas and ISU students
1:30 p.m. – Stadium gates open for general public seating
3 p.m. – Kickoff for Iowa State vs. Iowa at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium

Parking
All parking lots – donor and public– will open at 5 a.m. Once parking around the stadium is filled, fans are encouraged to seek parking on campus.

Final words
Fans are encouraged to act responsibly, arrive early and demonstrate patience (expecting delays) and enjoy one of the biggest events in Iowa State football history.

https://cyclones.com/news/2019/9/10/football-espn-gameday-what-you-need-to-know.aspx

Might have to take Friday afternoon off to catch the College Football Live stuff. Definitely setting the DVR to record GameDay so I can sleep in a bit Saturday. God I'm so pumped for this!

 

[keepngoal]

https://www.thdcampuscornhole.com/IAvsIAST

 

[jcyclonee]

Why would I want to welcome a bus? That’s ******* weird.

 

[BigJCy]

This is pretty neat. Will be able to watch the College Gameday event staff set-up the stage:

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXxypBLBjbJM

 

[chuckd4735]

Cornbread BBQ is the guest chef...

 

[motorcy90]

Cornbread BBQ is the guest chef...

haven't tried them yet but probably better then the other 2 local options for grilled/smoked/BBQ.

 

[khardbored]

Do you know specifically where in Ankeny pic was taken? Just curious.

 

[stateofmind]

Do you know specifically where in Ankeny pic was taken? Just curious.

Looks like SE Creekview and Oralabor, down by Casey's.

 

[CyGuy5]

Does anyone know what the parking situation will be like for gameday? I know the lots open at 5 so does that mean we’re going to have to park a mile away and then walk?

 

[keepngoal]

Does anyone know what the parking situation will be like for gameday? I know the lots open at 5 so does that mean we’re going to have to park a mile away and then walk?

Good thread here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/parking-for-saturday.250306/

Move to the lots open at 5am, gets relevant after that.

As to your situation, depends on the parking pass you own.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[JM4CY]

 

[CyGuy5]

Good thread here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/parking-for-saturday.250306/

Move to the lots open at 5am, gets relevant after that.

As to your situation, depends on the parking pass you own.

Unfortunately I am planning on getting in line for gameday at 3:30, so moving my car isn’t really an option. I might have to chance it lol

 

[Isualum13]

Unfortunately I am planning on getting in line for gameday at 3:30, so moving my car isn’t really an option. I might have to chance it lol

I would 100% recommend parking at the MU parking ramp. It's not that bad of a walk and actually quite easy to get out and to a main road with little trouble.

 

[MartyFine]

TOE fans estimating 10,000-15,000 TOE fans in JTS for the game Saturday. Seems legit...

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

TOE fans estimating 10,000-15,000 TOE fans in JTS for the game Saturday. Seems legit...

You mean some random fan still living in 1985 right?

 

[cycloneG]

Cornbread BBQ is the guest chef...

Awesome! I was really hoping it would be Cornbred.

 

[Cloneon]

Why would I want to welcome a bus? That’s ******* weird.

Just another thing to put us on the national map. Fandom is what we're known for, so why not prove it. And, the pessimist in me says Iowa fans will want to disrupt by intervening. So, don't let it happen. First 1000 fans MUST be ISU! I know, only 700 allowed, but gotta factor in 'dismissals'

 

[ILikeCy]

I would 100% recommend parking at the MU parking ramp. It's not that bad of a walk and actually quite easy to get out and to a main road with little trouble.

I agree with this except for the "easy to get out of" part. We parked there for the UNI game. We didn't leave until 4:30 or 5:00, and it still took about 30 minutes just to get out of the exit. However, we were on an upper level. If you arrive extra early, you might get a lower-level parking spot, which will be much faster to exit.
Another perk is that it only costs $13 to park there all day.
By the way, is the MU parking ramp open 24/7?

 

[cyclonedave25]

I agree with this except for the "easy to get out of" part. We parked there for the UNI game. We didn't leave until 4:30 or 5:00, and it still took about 30 minutes just to get out of the exit. However, we were on an upper level. If you arrive extra early, you might get a lower-level parking spot, which will be much faster to exit.
Another perk is that it only costs $13 to park there all day.
By the way, is the MU parking ramp open 24/7?

I was just going to say, the lower you park, the faster you get out.
I parked on the second level and only had to wait 1-2 cars. The line of cars up the exit ramp was barely moving, felt a little sorry for the people parking up top.