Season Three of ESPN Original Series Eli's Places Premieres Exclusively on ESPN+

ESPN Original Series Eli's Places, a sports documentary series hosted by Eli Manning, returns for its third season with exclusive streaming on ESPN+. The series follows Eli as he explores the culture and traditions of college football, visiting various campuses across the country and meeting with athletes, coaches, and other notable figures in the sport. In the third season, Eli sets a toilet paper world record at Auburn University's Toomer's Corner, fires up the Georgia Bulldogs with Head Coach Kirby Smart, and revisits the legacy of the late Mike Leach.

Key Takeaways:

• The third season of Eli's Places features 10 episodes, with new ones premiering on Wednesdays on ESPN+.
• Eli Manning joins a range of guests, including Bo Nix, Kirby Smart, Andrew Luck, and Martellus Bennett, to explore college football traditions and share stories.
• Episodes include experiences such as recreating the first batch of Gatorade, honoring the legacy of Mike Leach, and competing in a mascot persona challenge.
• The series showcases the rich history and humor of college football, with highlights from legendary coaches and players.
• Episodes include a range of campus visits, including Auburn University, Georgia University, Stanford University, and the University of Texas.
• Notable episodes include "Toomer's Corner," where Eli sets a toilet paper world record, and "The Pirate," where Eli explores the legend of Mike Leach.
• The series highlights the passion and dedication of college football fans and the people who make the sport so beloved.
• Bo Nix, Kirby Smart, Steve Spurrier, Andrew Luck, Steve Sarkisian, Colt McCoy, Martellus Bennett, Glen Powell, Kliff Kingsbury, James Austin Johnson, and Bill Cowher are among the many guests who appear in the series.
• A new title sequence is included here:

**Episode Descriptions & Premiere Dates* Episode 1:** Toomer's Corner (August 27) In the season 3 opener, Eli Manning heads to Auburn University with his sights set on a world record, as he takes on the challenge of orchestrating the largest toilet paper rolling in the history of Toomer's Corner. But he's not doing it alone. Auburn legends Bo and Patrick Nix join Eli to show him how they roll, and to reminisce about their storied Auburn careers.*

**Episode 2:** Motivational Tactics (September 3) Eli heads to Athens, GA with a new title: motivational consultant. Tasked by head coach Kirby Smart to fire up the Bulldogs, Eli brings his own brand of energy, enthusiasm, and props to UGA's spring practice.*

**Episode 3:** Show Me The Money (September 10) Eli Manning heads to Stanford to talk college football's financial future with former Cardinal QB and current team GM Andrew Luck. After diving into the evolving world of Name,and Likeness, Eli takes matters into his own hands -- helping walk-on long snapper Alejandro Chavez score his first endorsement deal.*

**Episode 4:** Campus Creations (September 17) Eli uncovers the origin stories behind two of college football's most iconic traditions. First, he teams up with former Florida Gator Jevon Kearse and legendary coach Steve Spurrier to help recreate the very first batch of Gatorade in the same Gainesville lab where it was invented. Then, Eli meets with former Irish QB Rick Mirer and former Oklahoma Head Coach Barry Switzer to learn the story behind the "Play Like a Champion Today" sign.*

**Episode 5:** Texas Traditions: Hook 'Em (September 24) Eli Manning heads to Austin to experience the heart and soul of Texas football. Joined by former Longhorn QB Colt McCoy, Eli dives into UT's most iconic traditions -- from firing Smokey The Cannon and pounding Big Bertha to running out with Bevo and the Silver Spurs.*

**Episode 6:** Texas Traditions: Gig 'Em (October 1) Eli is back in the heart of Texas alongside former NFL star and Texas A&M Aggie Martellus Bennett to discover the traditions of Aggieland. From walking with Reveille, to firing the historic Spirit of '02 cannon, and suiting up as an honorary Yell Leader to see what makes Texas A&M one of a kind.*

**Episode 7:** Think Fast, Act Fast (October 8) Eli Manning returns to the world of Chad Powers to make sure college football's most iconic walk-on gets the star treatment he deserves. Teaming up with actor Glen Powell--who brings Chad to life in the upcoming Hulu comedy series --Eli crashes the set of the TV show to make sure everything, and everyone, is up to Chad's standards.*

**Episode 8:** The Pirate (October 15) Eli sets sail for Key West to uncover the legend of the late Mike Leach, college football's most unconventional genius. At Key West High School, Eli teams up with Hal Mumme to break down the origins of the Air Raid offense. Later, Eli joins Kliff Kingsbury and Dana Holgorsen at Captain Tony's to swap stories about "The Pirate" before honoring Leach's legacy with a cannon salute aboard a tall ship.*

**Episode 9:** The Man In The Suit (October 22) With help from Saturday Night Live's James Austin Johnson, Eli takes on the world of improv to sharpen his mascot persona. The training pays off as Eli heads to the University of Oklahoma to compete in the official tryouts for Boomer & Sooner.*

**Episode 10:** All Stars & All Americans (October 29) Eli Manning teams up with Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher to revisit the legacy of the College All-Star Game, diving into classic highlights that showcase the game's rich history. Inspired by the vintage clips, Eli & Kyle Brandt reconstruct the iconic Bob Hope set and unveil Eli's All-American team.*

Statistics:

• The series features 10 episodes, premiering on Wednesdays on ESPN+.
• 10 new episodes will be released, each with its own unique theme and story.
• Eli Manning appears in all 10 episodes, leading a range of guests in exploring college football traditions.
• The series features a range of campus visits, including Auburn University, Georgia University, Stanford University, and the University of Texas.
• The third season of Eli's Places was produced by Omaha Productions and NFL Films.

Sources:

• ESPN Original Series Eli's Places [https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/08/season-three-of-espn-original-series-elis-places-premieres-today-exclusively-on-espn/]