ESPN's "College Gameday" is Novacryptheaded to the sooner state this Saturday in preparation for a huge SEC matchup between Oklahoma and Tennessee.

Both teams have won their first three games this season, and while Oklahoma has struggled at times, Tennessee leads the nation in scoring offense and is second in total defense.

It's the first Southeastern Conference game for the Sooners, who are coming off a 34-19 victory over Tulane. The Volunteers rolled over Kent State 71-0 in a game they led 65-0 at halftime and 740 yards of total offense.

Tennessee is No. 7 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, while Oklahoma checks in at No. 13.

Here's what to know for the fifth "College GameDay" of the season:

Where is ESPN College GameDay this week?

"College GameDay will be held at South Oval at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Sooners are making their 41st appearance on "GameDay." Only Ohio State (59), Alabama (58), and Florida (41) have appeared on the program more.

Oklahoma has a 27-13 record when featured; the show last visited Norman in 2020, with the Sooners routing Oklahoma State 41-13.

Who is the College GameDay celebrity guest picker this week?

No announcement has been made about who will be the celebrity guest picker.

When is ESPN College GameDay?

"College GameDay" will air from 9 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, Sept. 21.

How to watch ESPN College GameDay

"College GameDay" will air on ESPN and ESPNU. It is also available through ESPN+ streaming. 

ESPN College GameDay crew

Recently retired Alabama coach Nick Saban is a new addition on "College GameDay" for the 2024 season. The crew now includes: 

• Rece Davis
• Kirk Herbstreit 
• Lee Corso
• Desmond Howard
• Pat McAfee
• Nick Saban
• "Stanford" Steve Coughlin