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ESPN's College GameDay Welcomes Bosworth and Manziel!

12/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

ESPN's "College GameDay" will feature two celebrity guest pickers for the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.
On December 19, 2025, former Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth will join the show in Norman, Oklahoma, for the game between No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma.
On December 20, 2025, former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel will be the guest picker in College Station for the matchup between No. 10 Miami and No. 7 Texas A&M.
Both games are anticipated to be highly competitive, with live broadcasts from each location.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 College Football Playoff (CFP) marked a significant shift in college football, replacing the Bowl Championship Series with a four-team elimination format. Ohio State triumphed over Oregon in the inaugural championship on January 12, 2015, drawing over 33 million viewers, a record for cable broadcasts. This change has since enhanced fan engagement and media attention in college sports.

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Story summary

ESPN's "College GameDay" will feature two celebrity guest pickers for the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.
On December 19, 2025, former Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth will join the show in Norman, Oklahoma, for the game between No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma.
On December 20, 2025, former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel will be the guest picker in College Station for the matchup between No. 10 Miami and No. 7 Texas A&M.
Both games are anticipated to be highly competitive, with live broadcasts from each location.

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