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ESPN picker pattern suggests possible 'GameDay' guest for Tennessee-Texas

"College GameDay" follows a fairly predictable pattern when selecting a celebrity guest, though ESPN has thrown some curveballs in the past.

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The upcoming College GameDay episode in Knoxville on September 26 will feature No. 13 Tennessee facing off against No. 1 Texas, sparking speculation about who will be the show's guest picker. ESPN typically selects a guest with a strong connection to the host school, but has chosen celebrities from various backgrounds before. Though Matthew McConaughey was ruled out for obvious reasons, Peyton Manning, Charles Barkley, and Nate Bargatze have all previously appeared as guest pickers.

The show favors celebrities who are fans of the host school, making former Tennessee quarterback Arch Manning a potential candidate due to his high-profile status. Other notable possibilities include comedian Theo Von and former Texas coach Rick Barnes.

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