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Johnny Manziel Says Virus, Not Partying, Caused His College GameDay No-Show

He detailed the account on his podcast after days of speculation over his absence.

Overview

  • Manziel said he fell suddenly ill the night before the broadcast after attending the Jake PaulAnthony Joshua fight in Miami and stopping at nightclub E11EVEN.
  • He described vomiting through the night, missing his early flight to Texas, and receiving two IV bags from medical staff in his hotel room.
  • He suggested he contracted the bug earlier in the week while visiting sick nieces in Dallas.
  • Oklahoma City Thunder guard and former Aggie Alex Caruso filled the guest picker role on College GameDay as Texas A&M lost to Miami 10–3 in the playoff opener.
  • Manziel said he had planned to bring Drake and his Heisman Trophy onto the set, apologized to Pat McAfee, and added that he is unsure about his relationship with ESPN.