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Matthew Tkachuk Named College GameDay Guest Picker for Miami Broadcast

The pick brings a high-profile hockey presence to a rare on-campus GameDay stop at Miami.

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Florida Panthers Winger Matthew Tkachuk announced as the guest picker for College Gameday in Miami Sept. 20. Via CollegeGameday on X
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk sprays fans with champagne at the Elbo Room on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • ESPN confirmed the Florida Panthers star will make selections on Saturday during College GameDay’s live show from the University of Miami’s Lakeside Patio, airing from 9 a.m. to noon.
  • The visit is the show’s first Miami home-game broadcast since 2020 and its first appearance on UM’s campus since 2017.
  • Tkachuk is reported to be the first NHL player to serve as the show’s celebrity guest picker, according to the Miami Herald.
  • The two-time Stanley Cup winner said he is honored by the role and has grown more engaged with college football since moving to South Florida.
  • He is recovering from offseason surgery with a return to the ice expected in several months, and some local commentary questions his lack of UM affiliation.