Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is officially the celebrity guest picker for ESPN’s “College GameDay” this Saturday morning in Tuscaloosa. The news, dropped on Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” is already stirring up the hype for one of college football’s biggest rivalries.
GameDay Moves Indoors As Young Returns
The announcement of Young’s guest spot comes with a twist: “GameDay” is moving indoors. Due to the forecast from Hurricane Isaias, the broadcast will now happen live from inside Coleman Coliseum from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on ESPN. It’s a huge shift, but you know the energy is still going to be absolutely electric with Young in the building ahead of the Georgia game.
Young’s Unreal Numbers, Then And Now
Young’s resume at Alabama is ridiculous. He played three seasons under Nick Saban from 2020-22, starting the latter two. The dude completed 65.8% of his passes for an insane 8,356 yards and an 80:12 touchdown to interception ratio. Oh, and he also rushed for seven touchdowns and snagged the 2021 Heisman Trophy. Unreal numbers that set him up as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Now, he’s in his fourth season as the Carolina Panthers’ starting quarterback, and across just four games this season, Young is leading the entire NFL with 1,268 passing yards. That’s a serious statement.
You know the atmosphere is going to be wild when Alabama and Georgia kick off later that night. The game’s set for a 7:30 p.m. ET start on ABC, and with Young getting everyone fired up beforehand, it’s going to be appointment viewing.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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