“Looks more like a Minecrafter”: CFB fans left unimpressed as Timothée Chalamet gears up to attend ESPN College GameDay in Week 15
Timothée Chalamet will join ESPN’s "College GameDay" as the celebrity guest picker on Saturday in Peach State. The appearance will be ahead of the SEC championship game between No. 5 Georgia and No. 2 Texas at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
His feature on the pregame show has stirred up plenty of chatter, and not all is positive. Thursday's announcement of the Oscar-nominated Hollywood star joining the panel in Atlanta has left college football fans divided, with many openly questioning the decision.
Social media quickly lit up with reactions, and some fans on X weren’t shy about voicing their disappointment. The biggest critique was that they didn’t see Chalamet as someone who screams “college football.”
A fan quipped:
"Does this guy even watch sports? Looks more like a Minecrafter."
Another fan commented:
"You couldn’t find a famous football fan that went to Georgia or Texas?"
"Do y’all have a running list of the worst guest pickers possible?" questioned a follower doubting Timothée Chalamet.
Another one wrote, "That man has never watched a college football game in his life…."
A fan wrote, "I bet he mispronounces 'Oregon' or 'Clemson' but probably both."
A follower questioned, "What the hell does he know about ball?"
While ESPN’s "College GameDay" has a history of bringing in diverse celebrity pickers, from musicians to actors, Timothée Chalamet’s presence feels like a stretch to some diehard fans. The timing, in alignment with his promotion of the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown," prompted critics to suggest that the choice is more about Hollywood than honoring the sport.
What more to expect from Georgia vs. Texas except Timothée Chalamet?
The stage is set for a highly anticipated SEC championship clash between Georgia and Texas at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Bulldogs will enter the title game with a 10-2 record, while the Longhorns ended the season at 11-1.
However, the interesting part is that Texas’ only loss came against the Bulldogs in a home game, making it a high-stakes game this weekend. Fans can expect a battle filled with strategy and intensity as both teams compete for conference supremacy.
In their October matchup, Georgia delivered a commanding 30-15 win in Austin, driven by an exceptional defensive performance from junior linebacker Jalon Walker. Walker’s eight tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss overwhelmed Texas quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning.
On offense, Trevor Etienne shined with 87 rushing yards and three touchdowns, offsetting quarterback Carson Beck’s turnovers. This win established Georgia’s strong position heading into the rematch. However, Texas, with its 4-2 lead in the all-time series, has proven capable of surprises.
Memorable moments in the rivalry include Georgia’s dramatic 10-9 upset in 1984, which ended Texas’ national championship hopes, and Texas’ fiery 28-21 victory in the 2019 Sugar Bowl, where Sam Ehlinger dominated with 233 total yards and three touchdowns.
The latest game where Timothée Chalamet is set to appear will be another highly anticipated contest in the history of college football. The matchup begins at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC.