The Vanderbilt Commodores football team received a surprise endorsement during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast in Tuscaloosa, as comedian and podcaster Theo Von picked them to upset the Alabama Crimson Tide — and his reason quickly went viral. "@TheoVon takes Vandy over Alabama in Tuscaloosa 😳 pic.twitter.com/7y2plC22Lo — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 4, 2025 Expand TweetThe line instantly exploded on social media. Article Continues BelowVon has long-standing ties to Vanderbilt football. But it stood out even more considering every other GameDay analyst — including Alabama football legend Nick Saban — picked the Crimson Tide to win. Whether his pick proves prophetic or not, Vanderbilt football earned a rare moment in the spotlight thanks to Von’s comedy and loyalty.