Syracuse, N.Y. -- ESPN officials have decided to cancel Saturday’s scheduled broadcast of College GameDay from the Carrier Dome in light of Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim’s involvement in a fatal car accident late Wednesday night.

ESPN’s College GameDay had been scheduled to air from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Carrier Dome.

Instead of coming to Syracuse, an ESPN official said GameDay would broadcast from the network’s studios in Bristol, Conn.

"Due to the recent tragedy, and after careful consideration due to the celebratory nature of the show, ESPN’s College GameDay will originate from ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Conn., this weekend, instead of at Syracuse University,'' read a statement sent out ESPN media relations representative Anna Negron. "We spoke with school officials and they understand the decision.''

In a statement shortly after ESPN’s announcement, Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack said: “We respect ESPN’s decision to originate College GameDay from Bristol this weekend and appreciate their concern for our community during this difficult time.”

Boeheim was driving home on Interstate 690 East in Syracuse following the Orange’s game against Louisville late Wednesday night when he struck Jorge Jimenez. Jimenez was a passenger in a car that had been involved in a previous accident. He and the other three people had gotten out of his car.

ESPN will still broadcast Saturday’s game between Syracuse and Duke. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ESPN’s Dan Shulman, Jay Bilas and Maria Taylor will be on the game.

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