Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet is set to be the guest picker for ESPN’s “College GameDay” this weekend in Atlanta, ahead of the Texas-Georgia SEC championship game. However, fans are puzzled by his selection due to a lack of clear ties to either school.
Chalamet grew up in New York City and holds French citizenship due to his father’s nationality. Despite having spent summers in France, there is no indication that he has any extensive knowledge of college football. He attended Columbia University but transferred out, and dropped out to pursue an acting career full-time.
Normally, guest pickers are chosen for their connection to the game being covered. In recent years, former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, LSU pitcher Paul Skenes, and golfer Scottie Scheffler have all served as guest pickers for specific games.
The guest picker for this weekend’s Texas-Georgia matchup is unlikely to be knowledgeable about college football, sparking debate among fans. Will Chalamet impress viewers with his knowledge, or will he struggle to make accurate picks? The SEC Championship game takes place at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, as No. 5 ranked Georgia faces off against No. 2 ranked Texas.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/college-football-fans-puzzled-over-espns-college-gameday-special-guest-picker