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Rece Davis Defends Theo Von as College GameDay Guest Picker for Alabama–Vanderbilt

Davis said Von’s profile plus past appearances help the segment reach beyond campus loyalists.

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Comedian Theo Von watches the second quarter between Vanderbilt and Georgia State at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN confirmed comedian Theo Von as the guest picker for Saturday’s Alabama vs. Vanderbilt broadcast, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.
  • Host Rece Davis called Von hilarious, noted he has been on the show before, and highlighted his reach of about 8.5 million Instagram followers and 1.6 million on X.
  • Addressing questions about Vanderbilt ties, Davis said prior associations do not preclude participation and cited Nick Saban’s recurring on-air appearances as precedent.
  • Local fans promoted Alabama meteorologist James Spann for the role, but Davis praised Spann’s work while saying Von better fits the show’s entertainment focus and broader audience goals.
  • Davis acknowledged tongue-in-cheek comments about unverified social-media rumors involving Von and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s mother and emphasized the light nature of the picks segment.