US EditionTheo Von Selected as 'College GameDay' Guest Picker for Alabama-Vanderbilt
Theo Von returns to ESPN College GameDay as guest picker for Alabama-Vanderbilt, marking Vanderbilt's second-ever appearance and Alabama's 61st on the show.
- On Oct 2, 2025, ESPN named comedian and podcaster Theo Von as College GameDay guest picker for the Week 6 Tuscaloosa broadcast ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Vanderbilt Commodores.
- Von, a Nashville, Tennessee resident since 2020, supports Vanderbilt Commodores after a viral exchange with Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt quarterback, and will make his second GameDay appearance after December 2, 2023.
- College GameDay will air from the Quad at 8 a.m. CT and can be streamed on ESPN, with Alabama Crimson Tide making its 61st appearance, second-most in FBS history.
- Rece Davis defended the pick, saying Von's fame and prior stint made him fitting, while Nick Saban urged Alabama fans to show up Saturday morning.
- With a 5-0 start, Vanderbilt Commodores face a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, aiming to boost their season trajectory.
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Comedian Theo Von will be the guest picker on College GameDay for Alabama vs Vanderbilt despite not having any ties to the University of Alabama, which is where the show will take place.
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I normally get hyped for College GameDay, but I’m extra excited for tomorrow.ESPN’s flagship college football television program will head to Tuscaloosa to preview a ranked matchup between Vanderbilt and Alabama. (No, that’s not a joke, the Commodores are actually in the Top 25. What a time to be alive).Joining the panel of SEC sellouts (excuse me, unbiased journalists) will be comedian Theo Von. Yes, this is the same guy that, thanks to a Vande…
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