Timothée Chalamet faced criticism for being named ESPN special guest, shocking fans with his college football knowledge
When actor Timothée Chalamet was selected by ESPN as a special guest on Saturday’s “College GameDay,” fans were confused because the “Dune” star has no clear ties to college football. connect.
However, the Hollywood A-list actor’s seemingly professional analysis impressed the judges and, more importantly, fans.
“I’m going to Jackson State, coming off an eight-game winning streak, having 11 all-conference players, this should be a comfortable, easy win for them,” Chalamet said of his No. 1 pick.
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Timothée Chalamet attends the “Dune: Part II” premiere at Lincoln Center on February 25, 2024 in New York. (Dimitrios Cambris/Getty Images)
Chalamet’s research impressed the show’s hosts.
“He said I’ve only played six games and I’m going to bring enthusiasm to all six games,” co-host Kirk Herbstreit said.
In selecting the Clemson-SMU ACC Championship Game, the “Wonka” star mentioned SMU’s Pony Express, one of the most successful teams in college football history with Eric Dickerson and Craig James Craig James and one of the greatest running offenses ever.
“In my humble opinion, Kevin Jennings is a legitimate contender for next year’s Heisman Trophy. I support SMU, it smells like the people of the 1980s,” Chalamet said.
When it came time to pick the SEC Championship game between Texas and Georgia, Chalamet had a friend’s choice in mind.
“You know it’s hard to beat the same team twice. There are adjustments to be made, it’s like a game of chess. Coach Saban understands that better than anyone in this podium. Listen, I’m going to Being out here with my movie dad (Matthew) McConaughey, I feel sorry for everyone here, it’s a win for the Longhorns, hook their horns,” Chalamet said.
Chalamet plays McConaughey’s son in “Interstellar,” and McConaughey is known to be a huge Texan fan.
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Here are all of Chalamet’s picks:
Fans were impressed with Chalamet’s knowledge and research and praised him on social media.
One user wrote on
“Timothée Chalamet is a true college football fan and a Southern Methodist University (SMU) fan, and it’s crazy to me to know all these teams. I thought ( He) was only invited because (he was) famous, but he was a truly great guest at college game day picks,” another X user posted.
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Timothée Chalamet attends the 81st Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Axel/Ball Griffin/FilmMagic)
Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager confirmed Chalamet’s reference to the Pony Express.
“Timothee Chalamet came prepared, did the research, and looked to the Pony Express. Perhaps the best college gameday guest picker to date. New Yorker. Respect,” Shih Raghu wrote on X.
“College GameDay” takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, reporting on Saturday’s SEC Championship Game between Texas and Georgia, starting at 4 p.m. ET.
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