Get ready for a thrilling College GameDay as ESPN drops a bombshell announcement! The show is bringing country music sensation Jelly Roll to Athens, Georgia, as the guest picker for the highly anticipated Week 8 matchup between two SEC powerhouses: the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels and the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs.
Jelly Roll, a rising star in the music industry, is set to make his debut as a guest picker on College GameDay. He follows in the footsteps of country music legends like Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and Darius Rucker, who have all graced the show with their presence multiple times. But here's where it gets interesting: Jelly Roll is more than just a musician.
Last weekend, Jason DeFord, known by his stage name Jelly Roll, was spotted on the sidelines of the Tennessee Volunteers' game against Arkansas, showcasing his passion for college football. And his support doesn't end there; he's also been seen cheering for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Now, he's taking his enthusiasm to Athens for a game that promises to be a nail-biter.
Jelly Roll's rapid rise to fame is evident in his two Grammy Award nominations and three CMT Music Awards wins. But his talents aren't limited to music; he recently stepped into the WWE ring, teaming up with the iconic Randy Orton. Despite their celebrity status, the duo fell to Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre in a thrilling match.
This weekend's game is more than just a battle between two top-ranked teams. It's a chance for the winner to make a strong case for the College Football Playoff (CFP). Last year, Ole Miss defeated Georgia 28-10, marking a significant upset for the Bulldogs, who hadn't lost to a non-Alabama team in almost two years.
FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt weighed in on the matchup, stating that Ole Miss' record is not as impressive as it seems, relying heavily on a win against an unpredictable LSU team. However, he predicts a close game, favoring Georgia with a 27-24 victory.
This will be the 12th time College GameDay has visited Georgia and the 42nd time featuring the Bulldogs, who hold a 21-20 record in those games. Ole Miss, on the other hand, has been featured six times and boasts a 3-2 record in their previous appearances. The stage is set for an intense showdown, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
And this is the part most people miss: Will Jelly Roll's presence bring good luck to his favorite teams? Can Ole Miss repeat last year's triumph, or will Georgia bounce back with a vengeance? Tune in to ESPN's College GameDay and the subsequent game to find out! But be warned, the opinions are divided, and the outcome is anyone's guess!
