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Iowa State fans are upset with ESPN’s choice for guest picker on College GameDay
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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?
— jersey parody in name heifer (@lacrazyrabba) 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.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.