Jason Sudeikis chosen as guest picker for Notre Dame vs. Miami on College GameDay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Jason Sudeikis will serve as the celebrity guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay on Saturday in South Bend, where Notre Dame hosts Miami. The Ted Lasso actor shared his familial ties to the Fighting Irish during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, highlighting his grandfather's graduation from Notre Dame and the legacy in his family. His involvement follows a trend of prominent guest pickers this season, which has included figures like Morgan Freeman and Johnny Knoxville. Sudeikis’ connection to Notre Dame places him in a notable role amid discussions about the current dynamics of the College GameDay program.
- •Jason Sudeikis announced as guest picker for College GameDay this Saturday.
- •The event features Notre Dame hosting top-ranked Miami.
- •Sudeikis has personal ties to Notre Dame through his family's history.
- •He discussed his connection to the university on The Pat McAfee Show.
- •This guest picker role continues a trend of celebrity involvement in College GameDay.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Sudeikis tabbed as ‘College GameDay’ guest picker for Notre Dame-Miami
"Jason Sudeikis made his name as a bumbling American coach who arrived in England without the faintest grasp of soccer, but he’ll need no such crash course when College GameDay rolls into South Bend this weekend. ESPN tabbed the Ted Lasso star on Thursday as the celebrity guest picker for Saturday’s show in South Bend,…
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