Timothée Chalamet on “College GameDay” touches X: “This guy knows his stuff”

Timothée Chalamet is an Oscar-nominated actor who has brought to life a diverse range of characters, including Willy Wonka, space saga messiah Paul Atreides in the Dune films and, soon, an impersonation of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. . in theaters later this month.

But he’s not really known as a big sports fan – apparently he’s a supporter of the New York Knicks and Mets, according to the Sporting News – so his selection as a panelist at ESPN College GameDay on Saturday may have seemed a bit sloppy. Incorrect. Add football analyst to Chalamet’s resume because he wowed not only other panelists but also viewers with his tips and arguments.

With his first pick, Chalamet quickly caught the attention of fellow panelists Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit: Jackson State vs. Southern in the Southwest Athletic Conference championship. “I’m going to Jackson State. Eight wins in a row. 11 All-Conference players. It should be a comfortable, easy win for them,” Chalamet said.

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“This guy is a great actor,” explained panelist Desmond Howard. Regarding Chalamet, Herbstreit added: “He said, ‘I only got six picks. I bring the heat.’”

College GameDay’s X account posted a highlight reel with Chalamet’s picks and analysis on games ranging from the SWAC Championship to the SEC title game.

“Elite ball knowledge,” the report states.

The actor kept his spirits up with his assessment of the Mid-American Conference championship fight: Ohio University Bobcats vs. Miami (Ohio) RedHawks.

“These teams are 2-2 in their last four meetings. The RedHawks defense looks good, but I’m looking at the Bobcats’ fourth-year quarterback Parker Navarro (who has a 65% completion rate),” Chalamet said. “If he can get going, it will work in the Bobcats’ favor. I’ll be the Bobcats’ underdog here.”

Chalamet refers to “movie dad” Matthew McConaughey

Chalamet angered University of Georgia fans packed into Atlanta on GameDay ahead of that afternoon’s SEC championship game when he picked the University of Texas Longhorns over the Bulldogs. “You know it’s hard to beat the same team twice,” he said, referring to Georgia’s 30-15 win over Texas two months ago.

“Adjustments are being made. It’s like a game of chess,” Chalamet continued. “(Former Alabama) coach (Nick) Saban knows this better than anyone on this podium. Listen, I’m going with my on-screen father (and “Interstellar” co-star Matthew) McConaughey,” a well-known Longhorns fan who often roams the Texas sidelines during games.

“I’m sorry to everyone who predicted a Longhorns win here,” Chalemet said, but flashed a “Hook ’em Horns” sign with his right hand.

Chalamet — who also donated $400,000 to the show’s field goal challenge — certainly didn’t disappoint viewers at home, who quickly took to social media to proclaim the actor’s football knowledge.

When Chalamet’s appearance was announced earlier this week, many were skeptical. “This man has never seen a college football game in his life…” one person posted on X.

“You couldn’t find a famous football fan who went to Georgia or Texas,” asked another.

The fact that Disney owns ESPN and Searchlight Pictures, which releases “A Complete Unknown,” has been cited as an obvious connection.

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