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Isiah Thomas Makes Bold College GameDay Pick
31 Oct
Summary
- Thomas predicted Ohio State over USC, drawing boos from fans.
- He also picked Indiana to win, citing defense and turnovers.
- Multiple analysts made unanimous picks for several games.
On ESPN's College GameDay, former NBA star Isiah Thomas faced backlash from Indiana fans when he picked Ohio State to defeat USC. Thomas justified his choice by stating that superior talent often prevails. Demonstrating his football acumen, Thomas also forecasted an Indiana victory over Minnesota, predicting that the Hoosiers' defense would force turnovers and generate scoring opportunities. He alluded to a past dominant defensive performance in a national championship game, suggesting a similar outcome for Minnesota.
In other predictions, a consensus emerged among the analysts for games including Miami at North Carolina, Utah at Cincinnati, and Arizona State at BYU, with all experts selecting the same team. Notable divergences occurred in matchups like Wisconsin at Iowa and Arizona at Texas Tech, where analysts offered differing opinions. The panel's picks highlighted a range of strategic insights and team evaluations for the upcoming football weekend.
