ESPNU Road Trip

The season debut of Road Trip, Wednesday, Sept. 3, features the show’s first ever trip to Athens, Georgia, which was the site of Week 1’s showdown between No. 16 Clemson and No.12 Georgia. Highlights include: All-Access: Invited into his private lounge, Eichenblatt and Tirado interview Georgia head football coach Mark Richt as he discusses what it means to play football at the University. Saddle Up: The Georgia Women’s Equestrian team is one of the most successful programs in the nation, having won six national titles in the last 14 years. Discover the art behind the sport. Night Life: Music is a staple in the south and the 40 Watt Club is a staple in Athens. A tour of the music venue delves into its history and Eichenblatt takes his turn playing the drums while Triado learns how to DJ. Frix Brothers: Following in the footsteps of his older brother Ty, Trent Frix is one of the long snappers on the football team, a position his brother previously held. Force Be With You: Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley has a love for both football and Star Wars. Between the Hedges: A game day experience between the hedges is one of the best in college football. Road Trip experiences the tailgating atmosphere, a look at UGA IX, the scene at the Dawg Walk, and a conversation with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. A full day is capped off with Eichenblatt and Tirado soaking in the energy of the capacity crowd throughout the Bulldogs 45-21 victory.

ESPNU Road Trip (Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m.) traveled to Eugene, Oregon this past weekend, the site of Week 2’s top-10 showdown between No. 7 Michigan State and No. 3 Oregon. Highlights include: All-Access: Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota gives hosts Jordan Eichenblatt and Rayven Tirado an all-encompassing tour of the Hatfield-Dowlin Football Complex. The trio explores the expansive players’ lounge, the players’ only sixth floor, and one of the weight rooms. Track Town USA: The Ducks’ speed extends beyond the football field. The hosts spends an afternoon with the current roster of Oregon’s legendary track team and learns how to hurdle from Devon Allen, a wide receiver on the football team and an NCAA track champion in the 110-meter hurdles All You Can Eat: Every college town has its popular pizza joint and Eugene is no different. The show stops by Track Town Pizza, a local hotspot for students. Additionally, the hosts learn how to make the Mighty Duck Corn Dog — a half-pound bacon corn dog — the newest craze inside Autzen Stadium Two Sport Star: Meet Johnny Loyd, the winningest player in Oregon Men’s Basketball history who is now a wide receiver on the football team Game Day: Experience the culture surrounding Oregon football, from tailgating to the atmosphere inside Autzen Stadiumfor the top 10 matchup between No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 3 Oregon. The 54,000+ fans enjoyed what they saw, as their Ducks won 46-27.

ESPNU Road Trip, airing onWednesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., traveled to Iowa City, Iowa this past weekend to experience first-hand the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy: Iowa State vs. Iowa. Highlights include: First Look: Hawkeye football will unveil a new, state-of-the-art Football Operations Center on the Iowa campus next month and ESPNU Road Trip took an exclusive tour inside the facility Family Affair: Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has coached all three of his sons at the college level, including Steven, currently an offensive lineman for the Hawkeyes. Coach Ferentz explains the role family and community service play in his program. Giving Back: ESPNU Road Show accompanies Iowa football players to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital where the student-athletes meet with patients, who are also Hawkeye fans Rivalry Traditions: The hosts emcee the “Beat State” student body pep rally and participate in the ROTC Cy-Hawk rivalry game ball run, a tradition that started in the 1980s and continues each year Battle for Cy-Hawk Trophy: Tailgate with the “Black Pearl,” experience the “Hawk Walk,” and be on the sidelines of Kinnick Stadium for a thrilling last-second finish in one of the more heated intrastate rivalries in college football.

ESPNU Road Trip – airs Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. – reviews the scene in Manhattan, Kan., and Columbia, Mo., from this past week, taking in two games: No. 5 Auburn at No. 25 Kansas State and Indiana at No. 18 Missouri. Highlights: Little Apple: ESPNU Road Trip spends a night in the “Little Apple”, including joining the Kansas State Marching Band as they play through the town the night before the game. Family Affair: Hosts Jordan Eichenblatt and Rayven Tirado chat with Eric Stonestreet, actor from the popular series Modern Family, about his love for Kansas State. Top 25 Showdown: ESPNU Road Trip brings viewers to the sidelines as two Top 25 teams battle in one of the top non-conference games of the season. Fantastic Voyage: On the way from Manhattan, Kan., to Columbia, Mo., ESPNU Road Trip made three visits: The Oz’ Museum which features all things Wizard of Oz, Kansas City to meet with defending MLS Champion Sporting KC Soccer Club, and Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ to experience authentic Midwest barbecue. Game Day in Columbia: ESPNU Road Trip experiences the life of Missouri fans during football season including the Tiger walk and the local tailgate scene. The show was on hand to capture the upset, as Indiana defeated Missouri.

ESPNU Road Trip traveled to Tallahassee, Fla., this past weekend for a top-five, prime-time showdown between No. 5 Notre Dame and No. 2 Florida State. The show will air Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. on ESPNU Highlights: All-Access: Seminoles running back Karlos Williams, who scored two touchdowns including the game winner vs. Notre Dame, gave ESPNU Road Trip a tour of the remodeled football locker room. Great Catch: Seminoles wide receiver Rashad Greene and tight end Nick O’Leary demonstrate their skills on the field while showing hosts Jordan Eichenblatt and Rayven Tirado how to best master the receiving skill. Circus Act: Florida State is one of two university-sanctioned, student-performer circuses in the country and ESPNU Road Trip spent a day with FSU’s “Flying High Circus” to see what it was all about. College GameDay: Behind-the-scenes look at college football’s premier pregame show on site for the marquee matchup. Instant Classic: 5 Notre Dame and No. 2 Florida State played in one of the best games of the season and ESPNU Road Trip was on the sidelines for it all. Experience the atmosphere inside Doak Campbell Stadium as the defending National Champion Seminoles remained undefeated with a last-minute defensive stand.