Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Panthers QB Bryce Young to be guest picker on ESPN's 'College Gameday'

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The timing also worked out for Young to leave town since the Panthers are on their bye week.

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AL.com
Guest picker revealed for College GameDay in Tuscaloosa for Alabama-Georgia (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 8, 2026
AL.com's feed description
GameDay will air live from Coleman Coliseum on Saturday
The Oregonian
NFL QB tabbed ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ guest picker (opens The Oregonian)
Published Oct 8, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
The quarterback and his team have a bye week this week in the NFL.
Newsweek
ESPN Announces 'College GameDay' Guest Picker for Georgia-Alabama Matchup (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 8, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
ESPN's College GameDay announced its celebrity guest picker for Saturday's matchup between Georgia and Alabama.
FOX8 WGHP
Panthers QB Bryce Young to be guest picker on ESPN's 'College Gameday' (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Oct 9, 2026
FOX8 WGHP's feed description
The timing also worked out for Young to leave town since the Panthers are on their bye week.
Yellowhammer News
Bryce Young selected as College GameDay guest, show moved inside to Coleman Coliseum (opens Yellowhammer News)
Published Oct 9, 2026
Yellowhammer News's feed description
With the return of College GameDay to Tuscaloosa and mass excitement for Alabama vs. Georgia, everyone was excited to find out who the guest picker would be and whether it could be a former player. As it turns out, legendary Heisman winner Bryce Young will be the celebrity GameDay picker for the eve…

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