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Sudeikis: College GameDay Guest Picker with Deep Irish Roots
7 Nov
Summary
- Jason Sudeikis will be the guest picker on College GameDay.
- He has a surprising personal connection to the Notre Dame program.
- Sudeikis attended the 'Catholics vs. Convicts' game in 1988.
Jason Sudeikis, known for his role in 'Ted Lasso,' is slated to be the celebrity guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay on Saturday. This appearance coincides with a highly anticipated Week 9 college football slate, including a key game between No. 1 Miami and No. 11 Notre Dame.
While Sudeikis hails from Kansas, his ties to Notre Dame run deep. His grandfather, George Wendt, attended the university. Sudeikis himself attended a Notre Dame basketball camp in sixth grade and was famously in attendance for the historic 1988 "Catholics vs. Convicts" game between Notre Dame and Miami. These connections make the upcoming game feel particularly significant for the actor.
Sudeikis' path to entertainment was unexpected. He initially pursued athletics, earning a basketball scholarship to Fort Scott Community College. However, academic ineligibility and failing to make the team led him to explore theater, a decision that has yielded a successful career over the past 25 years.
