Predicting 2016 College GameDay locations

Oct 24, 2015; Harrisonburg, VA, USA; General view of ESPN Gameday set during the broadcast in the front of Wilson Hall on the campus of James Madison University prior to the homecoming game between Richmond and James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban (middle) and defensive coordinator (left) react after an interception by linebacker Dillon Lee (25) in the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 1: Alabama vs USC in Arlington, TX

Update: College GameDay is headed to Lambeau Field in Week 1 for LSU vs. Wisconsin.

Week one and rivalry week are the toughest GameDay locations to pick because there are so many compelling games. However, when it comes down to the wire, the defending National Champion should get the privilege, right?

Alabama is in another position to make a run for the College Football Playoff while USC could be in a position to do some big things of their own.

In my opinion, this will be the toughest opener for Alabama since facing Virginia Tech in 2009, although Michigan had a good year in 2012 when they faced the Crimson Tide.

The College GameDay crew will likely be split between picking Alabama and USC as the victor.

Ole Miss vs Florida State, LSU vs Wisconsin, and Oklahoma vs Houston are some other candidates for Week 1.

Next: Week 2 - Bristol, TN

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