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flag ESPN's College GameDay faces backlash for picking comedian Theo Von—unrelated to Alabama—as a guest picker in Tuscaloosa, sparking fan frustration over lack of local ties.

flag ESPN's College GameDay drew criticism for selecting comedian Theo Von as a guest picker for its Tuscaloosa broadcast, despite his lack of ties to Alabama. flag Von, a Louisiana native who moved to Nashville and became a Vanderbilt fan, previously picked Georgia over Alabama in the 2023 SEC Championship. flag His appearance continues a pattern of choosing guests with no connection to the host school, fueling fan frustration over the show’s declining local engagement. flag With Alabama fans feeling underrepresented and attendance lagging, critics say the broadcast fails to honor the tradition of college football in Tuscaloosa. flag The game, set for 2:30 p.m. on ESPN, features undefeated Vanderbilt (5-0) visiting Alabama.

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