Football
Timothée Chalamet Steps into College Football as an Analyst
2024-12-07
Actor Timothée Chalamet, known for his indie roots and artsy persona, took a remarkable turn on Saturday. He stepped into the world of college football by appearing on ESPN's "College GameDay" as a guest football analyst. With the highly anticipated conference championship games on the horizon, Chalamet was tasked with picking his winners.
Timothée Chalamet's Sports Insights on College GameDay
SEC Championship: Texas vs. Georgia Bulldogs
The 28-year-old, who is set to star in the Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" opening on Christmas Day, boldly predicted that Texas would emerge victorious against the Georgia Bulldogs. This game was considered the biggest of the night. As he stood alongside "GameDay" host Rece Davis, former NFL kicker Pat McAfee, and former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, Chalamet expressed his confidence. "This is a Longhorns victory," he declared.During the popular pregame show, Chalamet also made a prediction for the Big Ten championship. He believed that Oregon would take down Penn State. His ability to showcase his sports acumen to a nationwide audience didn't stop there.Big 12 Championship: Arizona State vs. Iowa State
When it came to the Big 12 championship, Chalamet chose the red-hot Sun Devils of Arizona State to bring home the trophy against Iowa State. "I'm pulling for Arizona State today," he said during the telecast. His choice showed his diverse sports knowledge and willingness to take on different challenges.Sun Belt Conference: Louisiana vs. Marshall
In the Sun Belt Conference, Chalamet selected Louisiana over Marshall. He joked, "Billy Napier's legend remains, the defense is strong," referring to how the current Florida Gators head coach once held the same position at Louisiana. This showed his ability to add a touch of humor to his predictions.MAC Championship: Miami of Ohio vs. Ohio University
In a surprising twist, the actor predicted that favorite Miami of Ohio would lose to in-state rival Ohio University in the MAC championship. "These teams are 2-2 in their last four matchups. I'm going underdog, Bobcats," he said. His prediction added an element of unpredictability to the college football landscape.Other Matchups
Demonstrating his versatility as a sports guru, Chalamet also chose Southern Methodist University to defeat Clemson. He said, "It smells like the 1980s, folks." In the SWAC championship, he picked Jackson State University over Southern and said on the broadcast, "I'm going with Jackson State. This should be an easy win for them."Bob Dylan, who plays the famed singer-songwriter in the movie, praised both the film and Chalamet earlier this week in a post on X. He wrote, "There's a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!)." This shows the wide range of Chalamet's talents and his impact in different fields.