College GameDay: Picks for Week 9
College GameDay was at the location everyone wanted to be at today, heading over to East Lansing, Michigan for the gigantic matchup between Michigan and Michigan State. With the thrill of rivalry and energy of a ranked, undefeated matchup on tap, the energy was off the charts.
With a great crowd on-hand prior to a matchup with College Football Playoff chances hanging in the balance, the College GameDay crew made their selections for Saturday’s games. Additionally, the hilarious Ken Jeong of The Hangover trilogy joined the fun as the guest picker.
Perhaps best known for his role as Mr. Chow in The Hangover, Jeong also doubles as one of the judges for FOX’s The Masked Singer. As Jeong brought his comedic self to the set, big game energy was palpable, and the excitement of a fun match-up was unmistakable. With the anticipation reaching its zenith, Desmond Howard, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit made their picks for another exciting Saturday slate.
All of GameDay’s Week 9 picks:
Michigan at Michigan State: “Michigan’s defense is going to be the difference — I gotta go with the Wolverines,” stated Howard.
“Cade McNamara’s ability to get the ball downfield is the difference .. close game, Michigan goes on the road to win it,” said Herbstreit.
“I honestly think this is Mel Tucker’s year to shine .. I think Michigan State all the way. Sorry Desmond,” stated Jeong.
“It’d be crazy for somebody like me to pick Michigan .. I’m crazy. Go Big Blue! Go Big Blue!” exclaimed Corso, much to the dismay of the Spartans faithful.
Howard, Herbstreit and Corso are going with Michigan, while Jeong is the only one picking the Spartans.
Penn State at Ohio State: “Buckeyes big,” simply stated Howard. Everyone is on the Buckeyes in the Big Ten showdown.
UCLA at Utah: “I’ve got UCLA on that one there,” stated Herbstreit. Corso and Jeong agree, while Howard is picking Utah.
Iowa at Wisconsin: “Wisconsin’s won nine of the last ten games against them .. Wisconsin 2-0!” exclaimed Corso. While Howard and Jeong agree with Corso, Herbstreit isn’t giving up on the Hawkeyes.
Ole Miss at Auburn: “Ole Miss. Matt Corral. Heisman,” stated Jeong. No complaints from the College GameDay crew — they agree with Jeong.
Georgia vs. Florida: “Georgia should thrash Florida, but this game has no rhyme or reason. It’s going to be closer than people think. I’m still going with the Bulldogs,” said Howard. Everyone agrees the World’s Largest Cocktail Party will be close, but Georgia is getting the win.
Texas at Baylor: “Not so fast!” said Corso, after Jeong picked Texas. “Baylor wins.” Everyone aside from Jeong is on Baylor.
Fresno State at San Diego State: “I’m going San Diego State because of the defense .. and the punter,” said Herbstreit. Howard and Corso are in agreement, while Jeong is the lone picker on Fresno State.
SMU at Houston: “I like Tanner Mordecai — I think he’s going to throw for over 300 yards. I’m going SMU,” said Howard. SMU remains undefeated according to Howard, Corso and Jeong — but Herbstreit is picking the upset.
North Carolina at Notre Dame: “Listen, North Carolina leads the nation in making big plays — but not today. Irish, close,” stated Corso. Everyone is going with the Fighting Irish.
College GameDay Crew Picks:
Kirk Herbstreit: Michigan, UCLA, Iowa, Ole Miss, Georgia, Baylor, San Diego State, Houston, Notre Dame
Lee Corso: Michigan, Ohio State, UCLA, Wisconsin, Ole Miss, Georgia, Baylor, San Diego State, SMU, Notre Dame
Desmond Howard: Michigan, Ohio State, Utah, Wisconsin, Ole Miss, Georgia, Baylor, San Diego State, SMU, Notre Dame
Ken Jeong: Michigan State, Ohio State, UCLA, Wisconsin, Ole Miss, Georgia, Texas, Fresno State, SMU, Notre Dame