Actor Timothée Chalamet took a break from his indie and artsy image to appear as a guest football analyst on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” predicting winners for various conference championship games. Chalamet predicted a Longhorns victory over Georgia in the SEC championship, Oregon over Penn State in the Big Ten championship, and Arizona State over Iowa State in the Big 12 championship. He also chose Louisiana over Marshall in the Sun Belt Conference, Ohio University over Miami of Ohio in the MAC championship, SMU over Clemson, and Jackson State University over Southern in the SWAC championship. The 28-year-old’s picks were met with surprise and amusement, showcasing his unexpected foray into sports commentary. Chalamet’s appearance on the show coincides with the release of his covers of Bob Dylan’s songs, as well as his upcoming role as the legendary singer-songwriter in the biopic “A Complete Unknown.” Bob Dylan himself praised the film and Chalamet’s performance, adding to the buzz surrounding the actor’s involvement in the project. Chalamet’s unexpected sports predictions and departure from his typical roles as an actor added an element of fun and spontaneity to his appearance on “College GameDay.”
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