Overview

• Saturday’s broadcast from the University of Miami’s Lakeside Patio began at 9 a.m. ET ahead of No. 4 Miami hosting Florida.
• Tkachuk appeared on the picks desk with Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban.
• He told viewers he “did homework,” wore a Miami hockey sweater and picked the Hurricanes to beat the Gators.
• The selection follows recent guest pickers from other sports, such as Trae Young and Candace Parker, continuing a season-long trend.
• Local commentary questioned his lack of UM affiliation even as the appearance elevated Panthers visibility during his injury rehab.