It’s “College GameDay Built by The Home Depot” week baby! And heading to Bloomington on Saturday for a showdown between Washington and Indiana. The week 9 fixture hosts the no. 13 ranked Hoosiers on a historic run this season. Their unranked Big 10 rivals, the Huskies overall 4-3 had it rough in the conference. The series record stays in Indiana at 2-1. the 7-0 party is still going for Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti, which is his first year.

ESPN’s iconic “College GameDay” is coming to Indiana University in Bloomington. The box full of stars will open at 6:30 a.m. ET and fans can line up early. And we have all the reasons to be excited as the premier pregame will be hosted by some star names. Rece Davis, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Peter Hamel, and many more.

That’s not all. The Indiana-Washington game will be aired on the Big Ten network. With Guy Haberman (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst) on the call. Guy Haberman is a well-known voice in college sports, having spent years covering NCAA football and basketball. Haberman’s journey in broadcasting started in California, where he built his career around Pac-12 sports. Haberman is known for his dynamic voice and insightful commentary, he’s brought energy and passion to sports fans across the country.

Alongside Haberman, Yogi Roth steps in as the color analyst. A former college quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh. Roth is famous not only for his football acumen but also for his work as a motivational speaker, author, and filmmaker. He wrote co-wrote the book, Win Forever (2010) with Pete Carroll. Yeah, he’s quite famous. His understanding of the game goes far beyond the X’s and O’s, as he brings a psychological and emotional perspective.

The duo is gonna amplify the excitement as the Indiana-Washington game itself. After all, they are meeting for the first time in 21 years. Both are stacked with individual brilliance.

Key players to watch in Indiana and Washington showdown

Apart from the Hoosiers star coach known for his brash, unapologetically ambitious approach, Cignetti has infused the team with a new level of confidence. Another player who is doing some similar things is QB Tayven Jackson. The third-year senior player has been a fan favorite since transferring from Tennessee to his home-state school. Though he struggled last year, he now looks comfortable filling in for the injured Kurtis Rourke for the second half.

For the Huskies, CB Thaddeus Dixon will wreak havoc. The LA prep star’s game film shows his versatility. At 6-foot-1, he can give taller receivers a tough day. The CB’s week 9 stats with 19 tackles, 1/2 tackle for loss, one interception, and a team-high six pass breakups can be a problem.