Ahead of the crucial conference championship games, Chalamet immersed himself in the football world. He not only picked Ohio over Miami (Ohio), but also went for Jackson State over Southern in the SWAC Championship, Louisiana over Marshall in the Sun Belt, Arizona State over Iowa State in the Big 12 (with a special mention of Cam Skattebo's big day), SMU over Clemson in the ACC, Oregon over Penn State in the Big Ten, and finally, Texas over Georgia in the SEC. His research and preparation were evident as he confidently made these selections.
As Kirk Herbstreit pointed out, Chalamet brought a certain energy during the picks segment. He clearly had done his homework and was ready to share his insights. As of now, Ohio leads Miami (Ohio) 31 - 3 in the fourth quarter, adding to the excitement of his picks.
In the Arizona State over Iowa State game, Chalamet pointed out that Cam Skattebo would take over and he even struck the Heisman pose. It seemed like he had a good sense of what to expect from this game. When it came to SMU over Clemson, he showed his understanding of the importance of the ACC Championship Game for both teams. Alabama was waiting at home, hoping for Clemson to win, but Chalamet went against the odds and picked SMU, harking back to their dominant days in college football.
Chalamet's pick of Oregon over Penn State wasn't a huge surprise as he credited Oregon as a dominant team. And his choice of Texas over Georgia, siding with Matthew McConaughey, added an interesting element to his picks. It was clear that he wasn't just picking blindly like some celebrity guest pickers.
Chalamet's preparation and knowledge extended beyond just the teams. He even referenced the Pony Express, showing his attention to detail and his genuine interest in the sport. He truly proved himself to be a real deal college football fan and a great guest picker on College GameDay.