Johnny Knoxville, the stunt performer and actor we all know from ‘Jackass,’ was the celebrity guest picker on College GameDay this past Saturday. He was there to back his beloved Tennessee Volunteers, but man, it didn’t go his way! His Volunteers ended up taking a tough 20-17 loss to the formidable No. 1 Texas team. And you know what happens when you make a big pick and it falls flat? Texas wasted absolutely no time. They dropped a brutal, but hilarious, ‘Jackass’-themed video, specifically crafted to troll Knoxville after his team’s heartbreaking defeat. Ouch.
Knoxville’s Big Pick Falls Flat
It was no shocker that Knoxville, a true Tennessee native who even adopted the city’s name for his professional persona, was going to pick his home squad. He went all in, dressing up as a Volunteer himself, ready to cheer them on against the top-ranked Texas crew. You gotta admit, he brought the entertainment factor, absolutely. But even with all that passion and a valiant effort on the field, Tennessee just couldn’t seal the deal. They battled hard, but ultimately fell short by just three points in that 20-17 final. Talk about a gut punch when your team is so close!
The ‘Jackass’ Troll and a 25-Year Callback
Right after the final whistle blew, Texas came out swinging, not on the field, but online. They unleashed that savage video, taking direct aim at Knoxville’s famous ‘Jackass’ franchise. It was a totally brutal, yet undeniably creative, way to roast him for getting his prediction wrong. It even reminded folks at ESPN about an infamous moment from 25 years ago. Remember when Knoxville got absolutely clobbered fielding punts against the USC Trojans? Yeah, they brought that up too. Man, some things just stick with you, especially when you’re on the wrong side of a prediction!
So, Knoxville might have whiffed on this GameDay pick, and his Volunteers definitely felt the sting of that loss. But hey, it’s college football, and there’s always next week! His Volunteers get a chance to bounce back big time. They’re heading back home next Saturday to clash with Auburn. Can they shake off this tough defeat, ignore the trolls, and get their season back on track? We’ll all be watching closely to see if they can turn things around and make us forget about this GameDay disappointment. Go, um, *Volunteers*!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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