For the first time since 2014, ESPN’s College GameDay will appear at a Missouri game. Moreover, it’s also the first time since 2008 that the show will broadcast from Vanderbilt’s Wyatt Lawn. In 2014, South Carolina welcomed Missouri for CGD, and the Tigers triumphed in that matchup 21-20. This makes it a massive moment for both teams, who haven’t been in the national spotlight for years. But the buzz does not affect Eli Drinkwitz, who focuses more on taking down Vanderbilt.

Ahead of GameDay in Nashville, Vandy has already sold out tickets, which will fill FirstBank Stadium under its current capacity for the showdown contest. Rather than buzzing excitedly, Eli Drinkwitz keeps his foot on the gas pedal.

“Is it in First Bank Stadium? In fact, anything then for us. We’re the road team, so

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