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College GameDay draws early crowds in Bloomington for Indiana-Minnesota
Hundreds of students gathered before sunrise in Bloomington, Indiana, for ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday.
The show’s visit reflects Indiana football’s recent rise, with the Hoosiers winning 34 of their 37 games under coach Curt Cignetti.
Indiana is 7-1 this season and ranked No.
4 nationally.
Cignetti joined the broadcast to discuss the team’s start, defense and players.
The Hoosiers face Minnesota, which is 5-2 and beat No.
15 Iowa last week.
The teams meet on Saturday, with Indiana seeking to continue its strong season.
Hundreds of students gathered before sunrise near Indiana University's Showalter Fountain for ESPN's College GameDay in Bloomington.
A steady stream of people joined the crowd as the show began.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti appeared on the broadcast and discussed the Hoosiers' 7-1 start and several players.
Indiana, ranked No. 4, was set to play Minnesota, which had a 5-2 record.
The appearance added to a season in which Indiana had won 23 of its previous 24 games, according to 247Sports.
- Who
- Hundreds of students and other fans gathered for ESPN's College GameDay. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti also appeared on the show.
- What
- College GameDay drew early crowds in Bloomington ahead of Indiana's football game against Minnesota.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Fans arrived before sunrise.
- Where
- Near Showalter Fountain at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
- Why
- Fans gathered to attend College GameDay and its earlier television segments before the Indiana-Minnesota game.
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Students lined up near Showalter Fountain before College GameDay and earlier television segments began.
Hundreds of students were in the crowd, and more people continued to join.
Indiana was scheduled to face Minnesota.
- Venue
- Showalter Fountain, Indiana University
- Indiana record
- 7-1 overall, 4-1 in the Big Ten
- Indiana ranking
- No. 4
- Minnesota record
- 5-2 overall, 3-1 in the Big Ten
- Cignetti's Indiana record
- 34-3 since becoming head coach
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the great state of Indiana
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The crowd in Bloomington is ready for @CollegeGameDay. #iufb
They’re already getting ready for @CollegeGameDay in Bloomington. #iufb