Marcus Mariota Returns to Eugene as Guest Picker for College GameDay at Autzen Stadium
College GameDay is making a return to Eugene, Oregon for the USC vs. Oregon game at Autzen Stadium. This will be the second time this season that the GameDay crew will be in Eugene, with the first visit being for the Indiana matchup in October. The familiar faces of Pat McAfee, Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Kirk Herbstreit, and Rece Davis will be joined by former Ducks quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota as the guest picker for Week 13.
Marcus Mariota is a legendary figure in Ducks football history, having won the Heisman Trophy in 2014 and leading Oregon to the CFP national championship game in 2015. During his time at the university, Mariota threw for 105 touchdown passes, rushed for 29 touchdowns, and had a successful career. With his Commanders on a bye week in the NFL, Mariota will be making an appearance on College GameDay as the celebrity guest picker.
When College GameDay last visited Autzen Stadium, Ducks basketball star Sabrina Ionescu was the guest picker. This time around, it will be Mariota sharing his picks with the crew. Despite Mariota's current role as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders, he will take a break from the NFL to join the GameDay crew in Eugene for the USC vs. Oregon game.
It will be an exciting moment for Oregon fans to see Mariota back in Eugene and participating in the College GameDay festivities. His presence as the guest picker adds an extra layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated matchup between USC and Oregon. Be sure to tune in to College GameDay to see what picks Mariota makes and to enjoy the pre-game excitement with the crew.