'College GameDay' Praised For Having NFL Legend As Week 12 Guest Picker

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'College GameDay' Praised For Having NFL Legend As Week 12 Guest Picker

We haven't been able to say it every Saturday this season, but ESPN's "College GameDay" got the right guest picker for Week 12.

On Saturday morning, "College GameDay" will be at the University of Pittsburgh to cover a showdown between No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 22 Pitt. It's a pivotal game for the Fighting Irish since they need to win out to make the College Football Playoff. As for the Panthers, let's just say head coach Pat Narduzzi is more concerned about the ACC standings.

“I would gladly get beat 103 or 110-10 in that game,” Narduzzi said. “They can put 100 up on us as long as we win the next two after that.”

Narduzzi was most likely just playing mind games. Even if he wasn't, Pitt's fan base will be fired up for this weekend's game.

SOUTH BEND, IN – DECEMBER 20: From left to right ESPN broadcasters Desmond Howard and Race Davis and Pat McAfee and Nick Sabin and Kirk Herbstreit host the ESPN College Gameday show before the Indiana Hoosiers play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 20, 2024, during the CFP First Round playoff game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

After all, "College GameDay" announced that Aaron Donald will be the celebrity guest picker.

"It was the only correct choice, surprised and happy ESPN was smart enough to make it," one fan said.

"Take a second to think about the amount of hall of fame, literal best players at their positions Pitt can choose from for opportunities like this. (AD, Fitz, Shady, Revis, Marino, Dorsett, Fralic…) AD having his jersey retired for this game is absolutely perfect," a second fan commented.

"Quality guest picker," a third fan wrote. "Back to back for College Gameday."

"No-brainer," another fan declared.

Pitt honoring Aaron Donald on Saturday.

Not only will Donald be on "College GameDay," he'll have his Pitt jersey number retired.

Donald was sensational during his Pitt career, racking up 181 total tackle, 66 tackles for loss, 29.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and 10 pass breakups. His production somehow ramped up once he got to the NFL.

In 10 seasons with the Rams, the future Hall of Famer had 543 tackles, 260 QB hits, 111 sacks and 24 forced fumbles. He finished his pro career as a Super Bowl champion and 10-time Pro Bowler.

We'll see if Pitt gets an upset win in front of a program legend this Saturday.

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Nov 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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