The ESPN College GameDay crew threw down a massive gauntlet in Austin this morning, and it was a full-on clean sweep: every single picker chose the Texas Longhorns to win tonight’s huge matchup against Ohio State. Seriously, every one of them came down on the Longhorns side, making a unanimous statement that’s gonna have the Buckeyes feeling the heat.
Austin Was Absolutely Buzzing For GameDay
Dude, Austin was absolutely ELECTRIC for GameDay. We’re talking thousands of Longhorns fans who didn’t just show up this morning, they were literally lining up last night to get a spot. That’s dedication, man! That’s the kind of passion that creates an insane atmosphere. They packed the scene around the LBJ Library, right next to Darrell K Royal,Texas Memorial Stadium, making it crystal clear whose campus they were on. Rece Davis had his hands full acting as master of ceremonies with that crowd, and even tonight’s color commentator Kirk Herbstreit was on hand, adding his insight to the pre-game hype. The star power was off the charts, too, with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, Senator Ted Cruz, Matthew McConaughey, and of course, guest picker Glen Powell all joining the broadcast.
A Unanimous Call And Pat McAfee’s Wild Celebration
Throughout the morning, former Michigan great Desmond Howard, coaching legend Nick Saban, ESPN firebrand Pat McAfee, and Powell all got their chances to forecast games around the nation. But let’s be real, everyone was waiting for the big one, the Texas-Ohio State clash, and they saved that monster pick for last. When the moment came, it wasn’t even a split decision. Nope. It was a clean sweep for the Longhorns. Every single one of them,Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Glen Powell, and Pat McAfee,picked Texas to win. That’s a massive vote of confidence from some of the sharpest minds in college football. And Pat McAfee? You know he had to do it big. After a special College GameDay flyover by LaughlinAFB, he went full send, belting out a few bars of “Choosin’ Texas.” That’s the kind of energy that just amplifies an already hyped fanbase.
So, tonight is the moment of truth. With every single GameDay expert backing the Longhorns, the pressure is squarely on Ohio State to prove them wrong. You know those Texas fans, who packed the scene this morning, are going to be hyped beyond belief tonight. This isn’t just a game, it’s a declaration from the experts, and we’re all watching to see if Texas can deliver on that unanimous belief.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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