Iowa State fans are upset with ESPN's choice for guest picker on College GameDay
ESPN has officially announced Iowa native Ashton Kutcher as the celebrity guest picker for College GameDay in Ames on Saturday.
Only one problem: Kutcher is Hawkeye, not a Cyclone.
Kutcher attended the University of Iowa and grew up in Cedar Rapids. He’s also a noted Iowa fan will certainly be representing the Hawkeyes on Saturday morning.
It’s a bit unorthodox for ESPN to bring in a member of the visiting team’s fan base to serve in the guest picker role. As a result, Iowa State fans are frustrated with the decision.
Here’s some of their reaction:
Waiting for another video to come out telling us we’ve been punk’d @aplusk https://t.co/x6OYkc9FcW
— Barstool ISU (@BarstoolISU) September 11, 2021
Horrible choice !! Nice job ESPN another blown opportunity
— Dave Archer (@archerqb16) September 11, 2021
Would you get a Ohio state homer to be guest picker for a Michigan game in Ann Arbor? What exactly were you thinking? Are you looking to get booed out of town?
— Crazy man speaks truth, listen to him (@elcrazyrobbo) September 11, 2021
Weak
— logan parmer (@lcparmer1) September 11, 2021
— rip van winkle (@ripvdub) September 11, 2021
The level of heel heat for @aplusk tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/FItP2AGIcV
— Tommy Lang (@tommylang1630) September 11, 2021
What an absolutely embarrassing choice by ESPN. So sad.
— Larry Genalo (@CyclonePower40) September 11, 2021
All time terrible pick?
— cyhiphopp 🌪⚡ (@jhopp79) September 11, 2021
Iowa has won five consecutive meetings against its in-state rivals. Saturday’s game will mark the first top 10 matchup in the history of the Cy-Hawk rivalry.
The Hawkeyes are coming off of a huge blowout win against Indiana at home in Week 1. Iowa State also picked up a win last weekend, edging out a victory vs. Northern Iowa.
Kick off is at 3:30 p.m. CT.
