Timothée Chalamet is not only an expert in acting.
The Dune star, 28, surprised several ESPN sports commentators College game day — and fans — after showing off his impressive knowledge of college football on the show’s final broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 7.
While appearing on the show as a guest pick, the star made his first choice, choosing the Jackson State Tigers over the Southern Jaguars in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
“Going to Jackson State, eight straight wins, 11 all-conference players. It should be a comfortable, easy win for them,” Chalamet said.
Timothée Chalamet appears on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ on December 7, 2024.
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The Wonka the actor then went on to predict an Ohio Bobcats win over the Miami RedHawks, sharing his reasons why he believes a Mid-American Conference (MAC) upset could happen.
“Look, these teams are two and two in the last four games,” Chalamet said. “The RedHawks defense looks good, but I’m looking at Bobcats quarterback Parker Navarro.”
“65% completion rate. If he can get going, he’ll turn this around in the Bobcats’ favor,” he added. “I’m going to beat the Bobcats here.”
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The bold choice prompted TV host Pat McAfee to pat the actor on the shoulder and even shake his hand. “Yeah. I love it,” McAfee replied.
Several other people online praised Chalamet for his analysis, including podcaster Ross Bolen, who wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter): “Y’all are fools for doubting Timothée Chalamet’s ball knowledge. He drank the water of life.”
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Timothée Chalamet in February 2024.
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Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager also shared on X: “Timothée Chalamet came prepared, he did his research and brought up the Pony Express. Perhaps the best choice of guests for College Gameday yet. NYC guy. Respect.”
Chalamet’s MAC prediction ended up being correct, as the Bobcats convincingly defeated the RedHawks by a final score of 38-3, bringing their season record to 10-3, according to Sports Illustrated. The actor was right when he said Bobcats quarterback Navarro tipped the scales by scoring four touchdowns during the game.
Chalamet is next set to star in a Bob Dylan biopic Complete unknownwhich chronicles the early life and career of the singer-songwriter as he rose to prominence in the 1960s. The film arrives in theaters on December 25.
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