ESPN “College GameDay” is in Norman for Oklahoma’s primetime matchup with the Michigan Wolverines. It’s a pair of top 25 teams with lofty expectations entering the 2025 season and a pair of high-profile quarterbacks. Former Oklahoma Sooners star and OU Basketball assistant general manager Trae Young is on the panel as this week’s guest picker.
Oklahoma vs. Michigan is a matchup that is moving the needle nationally. Not only is the “GameDay” crew in town, but celebrities and more than 75 prospects will be in attendance for the nationally televised broadcast.
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It’s a big opportunity for the Sooners to make an early-season statement but who does the ESPN “College GameDay” team think will win? Here’s a look at their picks from this morning’s show.
No. 12 Illinois vs. Duke
Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) takes a snap during the first half against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Desmond Howard: Illinois
Nick Saban: Illinois
Pat McAfee: Illinois
Trae Young: Duke
Kirk Herbstreit: Duke
Baylor vs. No. 16 Southern Methodist
Desmond Howard: Baylor
Nick Saban: SMU
Pat McAfee: SMU
Trae Young: Baylor
Kirk Herbstreit: SMU
Virginia vs. North Carolina State
Desmond Howard: Virginia
Nick Saban: Virginia
Pat McAfee: NC State
Trae Young: Virginia
Kirk Herbstreit: NC State
Kansas vs. Missouri
Aug 28, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Beau Pribula (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Central Arkansas Bears during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Desmond Howard: Kansas
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Nick Saban: Missouri
Pat McAfee: Kansas
Trae Young: Missouri
Kirk Herbstreit: Missouri
No. 10 Arizona State vs. Mississippi State
Desmond Howard: Arizona State
Nick Saban: Arizona State
Pat McAfee: Arizona State
Trae Young: Mississippi State
Kirk Herbstreit: Mississippi State
No. 14 Ole Miss vs. Kentucky
Aug 30, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks with quarterback Austin Simmons (13) during the fourth quarter against the Georgia State Panthers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Desmond Howard: Ole Miss
Nick Saban: Ole Miss
Pat McAfee: Ole Miss
Trae Young: Kentucky
Kirk Herbstreit: Ole Miss
Desmond Howard: Iowa State
Nick Saban: Iowa State
Pat McAfee: Iowa
Trae Young: Iowa State
Kirk Herbstreit: Iowa
No. 13 Michigan vs. No. 24 Oklahoma
Oklahoma celebrates a John Mateer (10) touchdown in the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Illinois State Redbirds at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
Desmond Howard: Michigan
Nick Saban: Michigan
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Pat McAfee: Oklahoma
Trae Young: Oklahoma
Kirk Herbstreit: No pick (Herbstreit is serving as a commentator for the game)
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