Socal Vibes Meet Sec Showdowns: College Gameday'S 2025 Celebrity Picker Records!

Hollywood Meets the Gridiron: College GameDay's Star-Studded 2025 Lineup

Yo, LA fam, get ready for some serious crossover action! This Saturday, Jelly Roll is stepping onto ESPN's College GameDay set in Athens, Georgia, ahead of the epic Georgia vs. Ole Miss clash, marking him as the seventh celebrity guest picker of 2025. It's like the red carpet rolled out from Hollywood to the SEC, bringing that SoCal summer energy to college football's biggest stage.

For those not in the know, College GameDay is basically the Oscars of college sports studio shows - we're talking 15 Emmys on the shelf, shining brighter than a Malibu sunset. The picks segment is the main event, where legends like Lee Corso rock iconic headgear and Pat McAfee stirs up the crowd with wild antics (remember that rope-a-dope switch to Indiana at Oregon this year?). It’s pure entertainment gold, deserving its own Walk of Fame star.

Whether it’s actors, musicians, or even a Triple Crown-winning horse like American Pharoah, the celebrity guest picker tradition - kicked off by Charles Barkley back in 2004 - adds a serious dose of star power. Not every celeb has the ball knowledge of, say, Timothée Chalamet, but they bring the hype, and we’re here for it!

Celeb Picks: Who’s Got Game in 2025?

Now, let’s spill the tea - when celebs step up to make picks alongside seasoned experts, it’s not uncommon for us to side-eye from our Venice Beach couches and wonder, 'Does Jelly Roll really know his stuff?' But fear not, the internet’s got our back. The ultimate source for tracking these picks is gamedaycole.com, where Cole keeps tabs on everyone from Pat McAfee to Kirk Herbstreit, and even Scott Van Pelt’s winners and Chris Fallica’s Bear Bets.

Follow Cole on X (@gamedaycole) for live updates and predictions - it’s like getting the hottest gossip straight from a Hollywood insider. His site is the go-to for diving into who’s killing it (or crashing hard) on the GameDay stage. And trust, the numbers don’t lie!

'I’m just here to bring some fun to the picks, but I’m rooting hard for my SEC faves - even if it’s not Georgia or Ole Miss!' - Jelly Roll, hyping up his GameDay appearance.

2025 Guest Picker Records: The Unofficial SoCal Scorecard

Let’s break down the unofficial 2025 celeb picker records, straight from Cole’s treasure trove of stats. Leading the pack is Sabrina Ionescu, who dropped a killer 7-3 record at Oregon on October 11 - and get this, she’s been over .500 since her first GameDay gig back in 2022. Talk about bringing that LA-level confidence to the field!

Hot on her heels, we’ve got Matthew Tkachuk with a solid 4-2 at Miami (FL) on September 20, and Trae Young balling out with a 5-3 at Oklahoma on September 6. Theo Von held it down at Alabama on October 4 with a 4-3, while LaVar Arrington went even at 5-5 for Penn State on September 27. Candace Parker, though, had a rough go at Tennessee on September 13 with a 1-6 - ouch, that’s colder than a foggy morning in San Francisco.

Dive Deeper: Historical Highlights and How to Keep Up

Wanna geek out on more stats or relive iconic moments? Head to Cole’s celebrity records page on gamedaycole.com for the full scoop - like the time Alex Rodriguez went a flawless 12-0 in 2017. It’s a rabbit hole deeper than the traffic on the 405 during rush hour, and we’re not mad about it.

Besides following Cole on socials, you can also support his work via Patreon - think of it as tipping your favorite barista on Melrose for keeping the good vibes coming. Stay tuned for more college football news, and let’s see if Jelly Roll can bring some of that Nashville heat with a winning record this weekend!