Johnny Knoxville Adds Humor to ESPN College GameDay in Knoxville

Saturday was eventful in Knoxville, Tennessee. President Donald Trump attended, and the No. 1 team in the country was present. The excitement also included Holly Rowe and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian’s first interview since Sarkisian abruptly ended it after their upset win over Ohio State. Adding to the day’s entertainment, Johnny Knoxville appeared as the celebrity guest picker on ESPN College GameDay.

Tennessee Volunteers Spirit

Johnny Knoxville, dressed in a complete Tennessee Volunteers football uniform, brought his unique flair to the event. He is known for his outrageous stunts on MTV’s show “Jackass.” During his appearance, he captured attention with humorous statements.

“I’m so sure about this game, that if Missouri loses, I will punish myself by listening to Pat McAfee’s new album on repeat until Halloween,” Knoxville joked when choosing the winner between Missouri and Mississippi State.

He directed this playful jab at ESPN analyst Pat McAfee, who quickly responded with a hearty laugh.

Humorous Takes on Teams

While selecting between Georgia and Oklahoma, Knoxville used a colorful analogy: “You know, I’m from Knoxville, so this is like rooting for the gout versus the syphilis. I’m going with the gout. I’ll take Georgia.” This statement left McAfee and others in disbelief.

When choosing between LSU and Texas A&M, Knoxville took a light-hearted dig at LSU head coach Lane Kiffin. “I don’t know how anyone can root for Lane ‘Left Out in the Parking Lot’ Kiffin. He is to college football what toe fungus is to flip flops. I’m going with A&M,” he remarked.

UT vs UT: A Comical Viewpoint

The rivalry between Tennessee and Texas saw Knoxville making a witty comparison. After evaluating Tennessee’s defense and Texas’ offense, he quipped, “After the game today, Tennessee will remain the real UT, and Texas will remain the real UTI.” This left Rece Davis and Desmond Howard in amused disbelief.

President Trump’s Attendance

During the Texas-Tennessee game at Neyland Stadium, President Trump appeared in the audience. Alongside him were Sen. Bill Hagerty and Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Trump’s presence marked yet another college football game he attended, witnessing the competition between the No. 1 Longhorns and the No. 14 Volunteers.

True to form, Knoxville added a final touch of humor by jokingly attempting to slip a referee a $20 bill pregame during an interview. His presence was a memorable highlight for the audience.