ESPN considers celebrity guest pickers for Iowa-Ohio State GameDay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
ESPN's "College GameDay" will broadcast live from Iowa City on Saturday, October 3, as No. 14 Iowa faces No. 6 Ohio State. Numerous celebrities from Iowa could serve as guest pickers, including Caitlin Clark if her WNBA team is eliminated, WWE star Seth Rollins, and Hollywood actor Jason Momoa. Others on the list include Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and country artist Hailey Whitters. The choice reflects ESPN's tradition of incorporating popular local figures into its pregame coverage.
- •Iowa hosts Ohio State on October 3.
- •Caitlin Clark's availability hinges on WNBA playoffs.
- •Seth Rollins and Jason Momoa are local favorites.
- •Shawn Johnson East is a notable Olympic champion.
- •Other potential pickers include Big E and Ashton Kutcher.
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