Timothée Chalamet stuns fans with college football knowledge after criticism for being named ESPN guest picker

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When actor Timothée Chalamet was selected by ESPN to be the special guest picker for "College GameDay" on Saturday, fans were puzzled as the "Dune" star had no clear ties to college football.

However, the Hollywood A-list actor impressed the panel and, more importantly, the fans with his seemingly expert analysis.  

"I’m going Jackson State, eight wins in a row, 11 all-conference players, this should be a comfortable, easy win for them," Chalamet said in his first pick.

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Timothée Chalamet attends the "Dune: Part Two" premiere at Lincoln Center on February 25, 2024, in New York City.  (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Chalamet impressed the hosts of the show with his research. 

"He said I only got six games, I’m bringing the heat on all six," co-host Kirk Herbstreit said. 

When picking the Clemson-SMU ACC Championship game, the "Wonka" star referenced SMU’s Pony Express, which was one of the greatest running attacks in college football history with Eric Dickerson and Craig James. 

"Kevin Jennings is a legitimate Heisman contender next year, in my humble opinion. I’m pulling for SMU, it smells like the 1980s folks," Chalamet said. 

When it came to picking the SEC Championship game between Texas and Georgia, Chalamet made his choice with a friend in mind. 

"You know it’s hard to beat the same team twice. Adjustments are made, it’s like a game of chess. Coach Saban knows this better than anyone on this dais. Listen, I’m going with my movie-dad (Matthew) McConaughey here. I’m sorry to everyone here, this is a Longhorn’s victory, hook’em horns," Chalamet said. 

Chalamet played