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Tennessee fans had a different No. 1 pick for 'College GameDay' guest

Johnny Knoxville got 10.6% of the vote and finished third in our poll asking Tennessee fans who they wanted to see on "College GameDay." Who was No. 1?

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Tennessee football fans had a different pick in mind for College GameDay guest Johnny Knoxville, according to poll results. Knoxville native and "Jackass" star Knoxville earned 10.6% of the vote, finishing third in the poll asking Tennessee fans who they wanted to see on the pregame show before the No. 13 Volunteers host the No. 1 Longhorns on September 26.

Peyton Manning, a Tennessee alumnus with split loyalty, claimed second place with 11.6% of the vote. Morgan Wallen, a country music megastar from Knoxville, garnered 35% of the votes, making him the top choice. Wallen's strong connections to Tennessee, including his lyrics referencing East Tennessee references and performing at Neyland Stadium, suggest he would have been a perfect fit for the role.

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