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    'College GameDay' Announces Celebrity Guest Picker for Ohio State-Oregon Matchup

    By Cole Sullivan,

    6 hours ago

    One of the most highly anticipated matchups is set to take place on Saturday night when the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Eugene, Oregon, for a massive showdown against the No. 3 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium, broadcast on NBC.

    ESPN announced that the " College GameDay " crew will host their Week 7 edition of the show from the Oregon campus, and Saturday is a day many college football fans have marked on their calendars, featuring a plethora of top-25 and high-stakes matchups throughout the day.

    On Thursday, "College GameDay" revealed that the celebrity guest picker will be Oregon Ducks alum and famous actress Kaitlin Olson , known for her role in the critically acclaimed show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ," regarded by many as one of the best comedy series of all time.

    In addition to her television success, Olson has starred in numerous films throughout her acting career, making her a fantastic representative for Oregon, having earned her Bachelor's degree from the university's College of Arts and Sciences in 1997.

    While this matchup is set to be broadcast on NBC, the network announced some significant news ahead of the primetime showdown. This will be the first game since 1993 that NBC has televised between top-3 opponents, with the last featuring Florida State and Notre Dame, a clash many regarded as the "Game of the Century."

    Olson will join a star-studded panel that includes Rece Davis , Desmond Howard , Pat McAfee , Nick Saban , Lee Corso , and Kirk Herbstreit .

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    The hosts of ESPN's "College GameDay."

    © Ricardo Brazziell &sol USA TODAY NETWORK

    If history repeats itself, Saturday night in Eugene, Oregon, promises to be must-watch TV. Fans can kick off their day with one of the best pregame shows on television. This year's edition of "College GameDay" is on track for its best season yet, and Lee Corso is aiming to improve to 6-0 on headgear picks.

    Both Oregon and Ohio State remain unbeaten, and this will mark the first matchup between the two teams since the Ducks joined the Big Ten Conference.

    Related: Kirk Herbstreit Reveals Dream Celebrity Guest Picker For College GameDay

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    Larry Merrill
    1h ago
    Why not Justin Herbert? I know that’s a stretch!
    Sherry Kessel
    3h ago
    Of all the Ducks to choose from, really?
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