College GameDay Moves to Coleman Coliseum as Category 2 Isaias Threatens Alabama

Q: With Hurricane Isaias forcing College GameDay indoors, will the historic Alabama-Georgia clash survive the storm's wrath or face a stunning cancellation?

The Alabama-Georgia game is still scheduled to be played Saturday night, and there is no indication yet of a cancellation. What has changed so far is the pregame setup, not the game itself. ESPN moved College GameDay indoors to Coleman Coliseum because of severe weather tied to Hurricane Isaias. Alabama has also adjusted game-day operations by delaying parking and shuttles until noon, banning Friday tailgate setup, restricting Saturday tailgating, and canceling Quad and Champions Lane activities. Multiple reports say the forecast currently favors the game being played. The storm is expected to move through Tuscaloosa earlier in the day, with conditions potentially improving by evening. Forecasts cited in coverage project lower winds and a reduced chance of rain by kickoff compared with the morning hours. Alabama officials said the Walk of Champions is still expected, weather permitting. That said, the situation remains fluid. University officials, the SEC and weather forecasters are continuing to monitor the storm’s track, wind risk, flooding potential and any tornado threat. Alabama has stressed that further operational changes are possible if conditions worsen. So the best reading right now is this: the marquee matchup appears likely to survive the storm, but fans should treat kickoff plans as conditional until updated official guidance arrives from UA Athletics, UAGameday and the SEC.

3 articles · Updated · WBRC · Oct 8

ESPN’s College GameDay will air inside Alabama’s Coleman Coliseum from 8-11 a.m. Saturday instead of from The Quad, after the university shifted plans Wednesday.
Category 2 Hurricane Isaias prompted the move as it stayed on track for a potential Alabama landfall late Friday; ESPN had said severe weather would be needed to alter the show.
Bryce Young, the former Heisman Trophy winner, will serve as the guest picker, Pat McAfee announced Wednesday.
Fans cannot camp overnight and may begin lining up at the north and east doors at 5:15 a.m.; doors open at 5:30 a.m. under a clear-bag and inspection policy.
Alabama urged fans heading to GameDay and the Alabama-Georgia game to keep monitoring weather updates through the university’s athletics and game-day channels.

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