Johnny Knoxville to Serve as Guest Picker for ESPN’s College GameDay
Johnny Knoxville has been selected as the guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay event preceding the Tennessee-Texas football game.

Knoxville, TN, September 24, 2026 — Johnny Knoxville, known for his stunt-filled entertainment career, has been named the guest picker for ESPN’s popular College GameDay show. The announcement was made in anticipation of the upcoming college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns.
Knoxville, a prominent figure in television and film, will join the College GameDay crew for the broadcast leading up to the highly anticipated matchup. The selection of a guest picker is a recurring segment on the program, where a celebrity or notable personality makes their predictions for the week’s college football games.
The specific details regarding Knoxville’s role beyond the guest picker segment were not immediately available. His appearance is expected to generate significant interest among fans of both the show and the featured teams.
The Tennessee-Texas football game is scheduled to take place on [Date of game, if provided in summary, otherwise state ‘a date to be announced’ or similar]. ESPN’s College GameDay typically broadcasts live from the site of a major college football game each week during the season, offering analysis, interviews, and fan interaction.
No further information was provided regarding the exact timing of Knoxville’s guest picker segment within the broadcast or any other potential involvement. The contractor’s name for this selection was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. What happened next was not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The identity of the guest picker is often a point of anticipation for viewers, with past selections including a variety of athletes, entertainers, and public figures. Knoxville’s participation marks another instance of ESPN leveraging well-known personalities to enhance the pre-game coverage for significant sporting events. The event aims to engage a broad audience, combining sports commentary with entertainment value.
The game itself is expected to draw considerable attention from college football enthusiasts across the nation, making the addition of a celebrity guest picker a notable feature of the broadcast. The full slate of College GameDay’s schedule and guest appearances will be available through ESPN’s official channels.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. What happened next was not provided.
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