ESPN's College GameDay previews Tennessee vs. Texas with guest picker options
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026
ESPN's "College GameDay" is set to preview the matchup between No. 13 Tennessee and No. 1 Texas in Knoxville on September 26. The show will originate from the lawn of Ayres Hall at 9 a.m. ET and move to Neyland Stadium at 11 a.m. Peyton Manning is a primary candidate for the guest picker, owing to his familial ties to the Texas program. If Manning declines, alternative options include Kevin Hart, Rick Barnes, Johnny Knoxville, Ella Langley, and Bianca Belair, each with connections to either Tennessee or Texas. The presence of these figures reflects the blending of sports and entertainment in college football broadcasting.
- •GameDay airs from Knoxville on September 26.
- •Manning is related to Texas quarterback Arch Manning.
- •Other potential guest pickers have local ties.
- •Tennessee football is 3-0; Texas is also 3-0.
- •The show begins at 9 a.m. ET and transitions to the stadium at 11 a.m.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Five more options for 'College GameDay' guest picker at Tennessee football vs Texas
"ESPN's "College GameDay" is previewing Tennessee football vs. Texas. If Peyton Manning says no, who could be the celebrity guest picker?
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