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Johnny Knoxville Roasts Athletes, Politicians on College GameDay

The 'Jackass' star made a memorable appearance as guest picker, delivering sharp and often crude commentary.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Johnny Knoxville Roasts Athletes, Politicians on College GameDay

Johnny Knoxville, known for his stunt-filled MTV show "Jackass," served as the celebrity guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday, and his commentary did not disappoint. While dressed in a full Tennessee Volunteers football uniform, Knoxville delivered a series of outrageous remarks targeting athletes, coaches, and even political figures.

During his selections, Knoxville did not shy away from provocative comparisons. When picking the winner between Missouri and Mississippi State, he humorously threatened to punish himself by listening to Pat McAfee's new album on repeat if Missouri lost. McAfee, a GameDay analyst, reportedly found the jest amusing.

Knoxville also took aim at LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, likening him to "toe fungus" while making his pick for the LSU vs. Texas A&M game. Kiffin has been a frequent subject of jokes this season following his departure from Ole Miss.

For the highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Texas and Tennessee, Knoxville delivered a memorable insult, stating that "Tennessee will remain the real UT, and Texas will remain the real UTI." The comment drew surprised reactions from the GameDay crew.

Knoxville's appearance coincided with a high-profile college football game that also saw President Donald Trump in attendance, drawing cheers from the SEC crowd. Other notable figures present included Senators Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn.

Before the game, Knoxville was also seen jokingly attempting to slip a referee a $20 bill during an interview, cementing his reputation as a performer who thrives on pushing boundaries.


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