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ESPN College GameDay coming to Orlando for UCF game

By Chip Skambis

Central Florida running back Adrian Killins Jr. (9) is tackled by Navy safety Jacob Springer (1) after rushing for yardage as defensive back Michael McMorris (5) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

By Chip Skambis

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida fans thought it was a long shot, driving up to Jacksonville for the Florida-Georgia game to protest, but ESPN College GameDay will be coming to Orlando.

On Sunday, a twitter account for the show tweeted that the show would come to town for the UCF game against Cincinnati on Nov. 17.

Earlier in the day, ABC announced the game would air in primetime, at 8 p.m.

Watch the announcement:

Needless to say, the UCF football twitter account has been showing its enthusiasm.

Even Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer chimed in on the news:

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